I have a confession to make. I am a Christian addicted to watching the show Mad Men. Some Christians may say, “So what? It’s just a TV show. There are more scandalous shows out there to watch.” Other more strict Chritian viewers may question my watching a show that regularly showcases adultery, debauchery and lying …
There’s a hot’n sexy new show set to start Sept. 19 on NBC called, “The Playboy Club,” set in 1960s Chicago (Ike and Tina Turner make an appearance). This story is from the LA Times last May, when the show must have been in its’ final stages of production, giving the sad and lonely endgame …
Chapter Twelve “Bloody hell! Your mum is a bloody nuisance.” “I better stay home. The seminar’s at half past eight.” “I’ll get you there on time.” “My mother’s calling too early.” “Fuckin’ aye! She’s really bolloxing things up for us.” “That’s her plan.” Sure enough, two messages awaited. “I don’t know where you are at …
Yes, I know “Kim the Waitress” was a Green Pajamas song, famously covered by Material Issue, but the version I always liked best was Sister Psychic’s off of “Surrender You Freak.” I couldn’t find that version complete, on the net, but there is a soundclip at Allmusic.com and probably a few other places. I also …
Chapter Ten I landed and meandered from the plane. Keith and I spotted each other and ran to each other’s arms. “I hope we’re never separated again like that,” Keith said when he finally let go. “I promise I’ll part the Red Sea to go to Roskilde next time,” I said. “You might get your …
Chapter Nine I returned and told Keith about my conversation with my mother. “Move in with me. My trust fund can support us both.” “My parents would send the gendarmes if I did that. We have to do something, though. I’m not moving back to France.” “I hope this doesn’t interfere with our trip to …
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Chapter Eight The morning we were leaving for Brittany, I woke to the sound of Keith’s piano. “Good morning, my love.” He shot me a grin without rising from the piano when I emerged from the bedroom. “It took all my willpower not to wake and ravish you. I trust you slept well?” “I feel …
Jerry Lieber, of songwriting team Lieber and Stoller, authors of “Hound Dog,” “Stand By Me,” “Is That All There Is?” and many other fondly remembered pop tunes has died at the age of 78. Full story is here.
Chapter Six I groaned. “Who is it?” I yelled without rising. “British Telecom,” came a muffled voice. Keith looked relieved, grabbed a cigarette from atop the dresser and lit it before leaving the bedroom. “I’m sorry. Did I wake you?” I heard a man’s voice say. “Yeah, I work late nights. What can I do …
VHS or Beta “Breaking Bones” from Graham Hill on Vimeo.
http://youtu.be/9zJCgUu5mtE In this video Spanish Police are using fists and nightsticks on a girl and a photographer. The photographer has blogged about his experiences here. En este video de la policía española está usando los puños y porras de una niña y un fotógrafo. El fotógrafo tiene blog sobre sus experiencias aquí.
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Chapter Five April brought the much-needed Easter holiday. Aimee went home for the entire two weeks. Keith met me at noon and we feasted on crepes and tea before taking a walk in Regents Park. Spring was everywhere. The cherry trees were in bloom and the bare branches of other trees had light green buds …
Chapter Four The days that followed, Keith still met me after school unless I stayed late to finish projects. I followed him to practice often, so I could talk with Ryan’s mother, Louisa. She always gave sound advice. On Saturday, twenty-five February, I turned seventeen. The Piss Ants were playing that night, but Keith met …