I begin with a warning: I carefully selected this particular date for my #yulevent post because I felt it was far enough away from Christmas to avoid bringing down the festive mood too much, and that even if that was … Continue reading
I’ve been staring at the latest Uborka theme all week, thinking that I really ought to write something about it. Indeed, if I were to forget my natural unassuming modesty, I could almost imagine that some people might have been … Continue reading
Oh, Doctor Pockless! Doctor Pockless! I see your Lola and your Dedicated Follower of Fashion, and raise you Waterloo Sunset – not only the greatest Ray Davies song, but simply one of the greatest songs ever. Of course, I would … Continue reading
Don’t tread on an ant, he’s done nothing to you! There might come a day when he’s treading on you! Don’t tread on an ant, you’ll end up black and blue You cut off his head, legs come looking for … Continue reading
Dolly Parton memorably sang Love Is Like A Butterfly (lyrics). Sadly, history does not record how Ms Parton reacted upon discovering exactly what those cruel, heartless butterfly catchers actually do to butterflies – although her follow-up single, Love Is Like … Continue reading
I wasn’t going to suggest another song, really I wasn’t. For me to nominate a third track for the Uborka Mix CD would simply be far too cheeky, wouldn’t it? But it’s all Mike’s fault – his post about Magazine’s … Continue reading
“When I was youngI was taught a little songI only ever sing itWhen things are going horribly wrong …” Listen to the song here, for a Limited! Period! Only! On every mix CD, I have a theory that there should … Continue reading