almost witty

For the last three years, I’ve been comfortably able to figure out when Easter is, for one simple reason - Doctor Who usually starts on the Easter Saturday. At least it has since its relaunch way back in 2005.
However, it’s only suddenly dawned on me that this year’s Good Friday - and the chance for [...]

Today, I decided that I really ought to buy a book on accessibility guidelines and web usability. Eschewing the Internet bookshop options, I thought I’d venture into Manchester Central and get the book from Waterstones. I called them, and they had it in stock, so fine. The website said they were open till 7pm, so [...]

If only because it’s third (only to birthdays and Christmas) for fake sentimental emails from companies and shops trying to get you to buy lovey-dovey goods and pretending to be your friend by wishing you a happy Valentines Day.
I mean… the whole point of it is that it’s meant to be a heartfelt thing between [...]

Time was I remember when Eddie Izzard was an up-and-coming name on London’s comedy circuit. Whispers of him and his genius abounded, and if you were lucky you might get to see him in an intimate setting.
Up till now, I’ve watched his meteroic ascension to stardom with a wry smile - who else could get [...]

(whisper: What I am about to blog may lead me into trouble with the unsavoury criminal gangs of the underworld. Yet, I feel it is a story that simply must be told…)
On the Metrolink home, another guy comes in. He looks a little out of it, and to be honest, quite green around the gills. [...]