Monthly Archives: May 2014

2014 in lists (art, books, entertainment, shows)

Aha. New organisational system for 2014… Rather than continue to add to the same big posts of shows and concerts I’ve EVER seen, I’ve organised the old lists into separate archival posts either by the year, or before that… And … Continue reading

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New tasty treat: Tsukemen

I love trying new food, and was intrigued by the menu item ‘Tsukemen’ at Ramen Zundo, a small Japanese restaurant tucked into the row of quick eateries on the ground floor of World Square. I’ve tried cold soba noodles, light … Continue reading

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Why I Write Songs: “Red Shoes”

“Red Shoes” was written in November 2006. I’d had a rough day with a first world problem, trying to settle on my first property purchase and it made everything feel out of whack: Would it happen? When would I be … Continue reading

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Book Review: Tabish Khair’s How to Fight Islamist Terror from the Missionary Position

How to Fight Islamist Terror from the Missionary Position by Tabish Khair My rating: 5 of 5 stars A book review is never objective but when I know the person who has written it, it becomes less so. Not that … Continue reading

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