I sat down last night, and had nothing to say. Not often that happens… The phrase reminded me of a Beatles line “Nothing to say // but it’s OK” – we happened to be listening to the track last night.   In some ways, it’s quite nice to think that there’s lots of times when others are stumped for …
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Soundtrack of my life
It’s a quote isn’t it? Can’t remember where from. But Dan was kind enough to lend me his iPod when I had a work trip to London at the end of last week. This meant that I had the option of watching the scenery roll by while listening to whatever I fancied. Now Dan and …
Mr Manners
Who’s heard this one: ‘leave something for Mr Manners’? Despite my mention of useful Men earlier in the week, this is not he. But I was reminded of this saying at work today, seeing the ‘polite’ remainders that people leave behind. We’re a very foody office. Although our work has a great Cause, people view …
Book club for one
Book clubs. Another invention for society that has less reason to get together? Or a great way to encourage people to keep thinking, discussing, and so on? Your choice. Personally I am fairly happy to have opinions about books without needing to consult others on them. But there is something good about seeing what others …
Memorial bussed
Got home early today – though up scarily early to do a day trip for work. My noble steed to carry me home was a Lothian Regional Transport bus – nothing special there. But it was one of the old ones, which are becoming quite scarce today. I’d been reading a magazine on the way back …