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His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI is in Edinburgh at the moment, trundling around in his Pope-mobile, waving to the crowd from behind bulletproof glass. He’s wearing a tartan scarf specially created for...
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There’s this new advert on Irish TV that features a group of actors dressed up as taste buds.They wait apprehensively for their “owner” to break into a packet of fig rolls. Once he does, they go into a...
View Article100 Words, 100 Days: Day 43. On Necessities.
For humans (and most animals), the bare necessities of life are food, water, shelter, companionship and the odd bout of rumpy-pumpy. Political and religious ideals are mere distractions from the...
View Article100 Words, 100 Days: Day 67. On Juggling.
I watched an episode of House recently and I saw a couple of scenes where the great doctor juggled two balls, then played with a yo-yo. I’ve always been the fidgety type, hence my need to refresh a web...
View Article100 Words, 100 Days: Day 84. On Government Health Warnings.
Caution: this blog contains flashing images, scenes of a violent nature, strong language and some sequences during which you might consider popping out and making a cup of tea or coffee. Moderate...
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