Reading time: 2 mins [insert stream of vitriol] I had/have four domain names managed by my current host. I’ve cancelled two of them recently as they were just a bit of silly fun (if you want monkeybombing.com or galactictossmonkeys.com they will be available soon), the other two are for this site and scottishblogs.co.uk. I also use the same company…
Reading time: < 1 min I’ve commented on music here before, but recently I’ve had a surge of CD purchases and an old affliction is surfacing. It is a simple fear, one which is easily recognised but rarely sated. I’m missing something. In the same way I missed out on White Ladder, or Parachutes, or Joss Stone. How do you…
Reading time: 2 mins Glasgow: Scotland with style. Today saw the launch of the new campaign to promote Glasgow, my home city if you will. I’ve spent most of my entire life in it’s shadow, my Mum grew up there, my Gran still lives there, and, if you go by postcodes, I’ve spent 27 years of my life living…
Reading time: < 1 min Apologies if the previous post caused confusion (which it did). For the record I’m not going anywhere. I was merely thinking about extending the ‘About’ page (and renaming it to the more traditional name of ‘colophon’). Of course this announcement will probably lead to one of those “why do I blog” internal conflicts, and I’ll…
Reading time: < 1 min Yes, this is a ‘note to self’ of sorts. I’ve been meaning to write a proper colophon for ages. Thing is I’m not entirely sure what should go in it. UPDATE: Colophon defined. A note at the end of a book, also known as a crowning piece or finishing stroke. Specifies the name of the…
Reading time: < 1 min Scouting for boys: “You all know what it is to have at times a pleasant feeling in your private parts, and there comes an inclination to work it up with your hand or otherwise.” This is NOT what it sounds like (and yes it’s from the Mirror), in fact the whole thing sounds like an…