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  • The Invite – quick review

    Glorious. Not laughed out loud at a movie so often or so loud for a LONG time. Which was twice as fun as I watched most of it on the train home.

    September 14, 2026
    Category: Notes
  • My Girl by The Temptations

    My Girl by The Temptations

    Share a song that got you through a difficult time. Someone has a video of me miming along to this. Someone has been a rock through my darkest times recently. Someone is my best friend, my soulmate, my love. She knows who she is. My Girl “My Girl” by The Temptations Listen on Apple Music…

    September 14, 2026
    Category: Crucial Tracks, Music
  • Recently Read

    A weekly recap of the articles and posts I’ve read that I think are worth your time. A 450-year History of Blogging · brennan.day — Not sure how I missed this one —I follow Brennan’s wonderful blog— but an interesting take on ‘logging’ for sure. On the Difference Between Rest and Idleness | The Idle…

    September 13, 2026
    Category: Recently Read
  • Sweet Child O’ Mine by Guns N’ Roses

    Sweet Child O’ Mine by Guns N’ Roses

    What song reminds you of your first love? It was our song. I bought her the single when it came out, went to John Menzies to buy it and then, I think, walked to meet her at her new (first?) job? Vague memory indeed. “Sweet Child O' Mine” by Guns N' Roses Listen on Apple…

    September 13, 2026
    Category: Crucial Tracks, Music
  • Getting Killed by Geese

    Getting Killed by Geese

    What is your favorite song from last year? I listen to 6Music largely to get access to some new music. Many new tracks and bands but this is one I kept going back to, just kinda stuck in my brain. “Getting Killed” by Geese Listen on Apple Music Your browser does not support the audio…

    September 12, 2026
    Category: Crucial Tracks, Music
  • All My Friends by LCD Soundsystem

    All My Friends by LCD Soundsystem

    Describe a concert that changed your perspective on music or life. Pick a song from that artist or band. I have a photo from the gig. The lights from the stage are pointing at the crowd, dazzling, the silhouette of hands raised in unison, in joy, form a sea before me. I’d been to many…

    September 11, 2026
    Category: Crucial Tracks, Music
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