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Who Said The Internet Killed Romance?

Sunday, 14th February, 2010

About two weeks ago, I was shown a delightful view from a hilltop town in Southern Italy, overlooking a panoramic view of a city below, rolling away from the mountains and falling down into the sea below. It was quite the stunning scene, shown to me via Google Street View and made even more impressive [...]

What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?

Monday, 25th January, 2010

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What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?

“Another glass?”, Oliver asked the young woman curled up on his sofa, wrapped in the warmth of the fleece blanket that only ever seems to get used when she is around. “Thank you” came the positive, yet delicate response, and the empty glass was raised. As the impromptu bartender grasped the vessel, he looked up [...]

Feeling The Warmth On A Harsh Winter’s Morning

Sunday, 10th January, 2010

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Feeling The Warmth On A Harsh Winter’s Morning

With the duvet wrapped around the body like a securing shield protecting you from the elements that struggle to penetrate from the outside, you move your shoulders ever so slightly to feel the comfort the blanket brings. A shudder of warmth moves around your skin and your cheeks uncontrollably lift in appreciation. As a smile [...]

Some Of My Most Favourite Films… Ever

Thursday, 10th September, 2009

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A few words on some films I really like. Some I treasure, others touched me at the time of seeing them. Some are landmark motion pictures and are epic in their own right, others grew on me over time. Some you may know, some you may not.

A Fond Farewell To Alpha Foxtrot

Wednesday, 24th June, 2009

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Today I learned I will never drive my Audi again. My beautiful Audi that I cared for, adored and admired for just over three years of its life. Alpha Foxtrot brought me much joy and happiness as I cruised up and down motorways and darted around city centres. It was responsive, agile, practical and homely. [...]

Badgers Can Be Choosers

Sunday, 23rd November, 2008

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As winter draws in and the evenings get darker and colder, it is nice to curl up under a warm blanket and do the things that bring you the most joy. Last weekend I did just that; rich dark chocolate, a glass of Italian Pinot Grigio and my (other) blog. Speaking of which…

Liquid vs. Frozen/Fizzy Pop vs. Slush Puppie

Tuesday, 11th November, 2008

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Liquid vs. Frozen/Fizzy Pop vs. Slush Puppie

Having read that Esther has been sliding herself around the side of mountain in Western America recently, I got thinking about board sports this early morning shortly after consuming my coffee, but before it really took hold of my senses. You see, I enjoy boards and their ability to glide, slide, roll, skim and slither [...]

No Prejudice, No Grudge

Sunday, 9th November, 2008

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You know it’s happened before it actually has, the tightening of your stomach the starkest and most sickening of warnings. As your mind catches up with your body, it is already too late to repair the damage, for the error has occurred and the point-of-no-return a forgotten memory. Denying acceptance, you move your feet with [...]

Ten Years Late, But Still Capturing Hearts

Tuesday, 26th August, 2008

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Ten Years Late, But Still Capturing Hearts

They have their adoring fans and they have their ardent critics, but The Verve have tested us all over the long journey that has seen them reach the highest of the highs and the lowest of the lows. Today saw the release of the band’s fourth studio album, entitled Forth, and after a busy summer [...]

A Glass Of Chianti, Stirring The Imagination

Tuesday, 12th August, 2008

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A Glass Of Chianti, Stirring The Imagination

For me, there is little more pleasurable than a large glass of Italy’s finest Chianti (or in this case, Italy’s finest export to the UK) in the twinkling twilight of a candle. The room is peaceful and the flickering glow of the melting wax makes my mind subdued. As the day ends and the sun [...]

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