Monthly Archives: July 2010

Sweary Songs II

Posted on July 30, 2010 by guiltyfeat

Just before the weekend I thought I would show my commitment to songs with swears by putting together another installment of Sweary Songs. Today’s Sweary Marys are a couple of young women who clearly have issues with their parents. Sweary … Continue reading →

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Sweary Songs I

Posted on July 27, 2010 by guiltyfeat

Every collector is able to identify sub-categories within his collection. I collect songs (among other things) and one of the sub-categories of songs I collect is Sweary Songs. Sweary Song: a song that has swearing in it. The swearing can … Continue reading →

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Me An’ McEwan

Posted on July 23, 2010 by guiltyfeat

First up, here’s something to listen to while you’re reading this. Just hit play and then you can continue scrolling. If you had told me in my 20s that I would be buying Ian McEwan’s new releases in hardback to … Continue reading →

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Seal Clubbing

Posted on July 22, 2010 by guiltyfeat

My wife and I went to hear Seal perform tonight. I say ‘hear’ because we didn’t actually pay to go inside. We brought a blanket and sat on the grass outside the amphi’s fence. It’s not because I’m cheap. It’s … Continue reading →

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Very Little To See Here

Posted on July 16, 2010 by guiltyfeat

Two new shows–one awful, one not so much. This is me, taking in the summer pilots so you don’t have to. First up, Rizzoli & Isles. She’s a tough homicide detective with a raspy voice, an overbearing mother and a … Continue reading →

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Should We Hug Or Something?

Posted on July 14, 2010 by guiltyfeat

I thought you’d never ask. Entourage is back and two episodes in to the seventh season it’s as fun as it ever was. If you’re not watching, why not?

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Interview With Alan Moore

Posted on July 13, 2010 by guiltyfeat

I just read a great new interview with the mage of Northampton, Alan Moore. The full text of the interview is here: http://www.thestoolpigeon.co.uk/features/alan-moore.html.

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Revisiting The Dead

Posted on July 12, 2010 by guiltyfeat

I stayed up far too late last night watching a movie with Son #1. It all started when we watched the latest trailer for Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World.

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One Day I’ll Never Get Back

Posted on July 10, 2010 by guiltyfeat

I know that it’s the easiest thing in the world to write a bad review of something. I get it. It’s much easier to be snarky and dismissive than to write a positive and appreciative review. I used to read … Continue reading →

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Great Rock And Roll Pauses

Posted on July 9, 2010 by guiltyfeat

I want this blog to be filled with the things that I like to start conversations about. Things that I come across and want to share. Things you might never otherwise find. I’m sure that I’ll never be the first … Continue reading →

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