Monthly Archives: August 2013

Back on the circuit

Its been a while, a year or more, perhaps since i’ve felt i had the time and energy to stand up in public and deliver my creative wit and wisdom to a live audience. Not a confidence thing, so much … Continue reading

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Cinema-going II: the Lone Ranger

Other films watched recently include the Lone Ranger, Red II and The Heat. Let’s begin with the most disappointing of the three.

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Cinema-going I: Smurfs II

I do tend to get out to the cinema just a bit too much…s’pose here is where I should plug the “Showcase Insider” card, which means I can get to see a film Sunday/Monday/Tuesday for a mere fiver. Unless its … Continue reading

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Joining the dots: the shape of #shoutingback

This was originally intended to be response to a somewhat inflammatory piece in the Telegraph by Dan Hodges. Asking, provocatively, whether “nipples, banknotes and internet trolls” was the best that modern feminism could do, his thread was clear: not that … Continue reading

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In (virtual) space – no-one can hear you scream

On saturday, a friend and i were subject to intimidation on the streets of Peterborough. Walking back to my car – a distance of little more than 200 yards – we were briefly followed and catcalled. But, not being raped … Continue reading

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