Monthly Archives: August 2012

Once upon another time: THE POWER OF STORY 2

Posted on August 31, 2012 by [email protected]

We take another look at the power of story: the plot thickens. Los Olivos, California. Two guys walk along a timbered sidewalk past wine tasting rooms and gourmet restaurants. Jack is trying to jolly his pal Miles along as they … Continue reading →

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Once Upon a Time: THE POWER OF STORY

Posted on August 29, 2012 by [email protected]

the power of story: part one You are sitting around a campfire, eating half charred brontosaurus steak. Your husband has been dragging you round by the hair all day and you have a headache. You’re looking forward to some … Continue reading →

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MEN! THINGS YOU DON’T SAY TO YOUR WIFE

Posted on August 27, 2012 by [email protected]

There’s an old saying where I come from: happy wife, happy life. And if you want a happy wife, here’s some things not to say to her courtesy of the brilliant Tim Hawkins: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iK2OakMoW_c&w=560&h=315] If Obama was a good … Continue reading →

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WRITERS SAY THE DARNDEST THINGS

Posted on August 23, 2012 by [email protected]

Writers are very quotable people. They seem to have the right word for any occasion. Right now, I’m struggling with a deadline because of the turmoils in my non-writing life. But the author of Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy made … Continue reading →

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THE IMPORTANCE OF TEAMWORK

Posted on August 20, 2012 by [email protected]

Today’s post is about the importance of teamwork - which brings me, quite obviously, to the subject of grenade fishing. These guys didn’t quite manage much teamwork here. I know I should feel sorry for them. Is it very wrong … Continue reading →

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WHAT IS A GOOD MAN?

Posted on August 18, 2012 by [email protected]

A little while ago, I was asked to be godfather to a very special young man; the ritual requires of the godparents to oversee the lad’s spiritual education. Not being a great churchgoer, I thought I’d rather leave him my … Continue reading →

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LIFE AND DEATH: THE JOKER AND THE THIEF

Posted on August 14, 2012 by [email protected]

My old mum died at three o’clock on Sunday morning. I had dozed off. I heard the nurse come in to the room and turn on the light; it seemed she had sneaked off when I wasn’t looking. She was … Continue reading →

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JERUSALEM: THE SAVAGE CITY

Posted on August 10, 2012 by [email protected]

Jerusalem seems to have been on the news my whole life. Like many people I grew up believing that the Arabs and Jews had been fighting each other forever. This is not true. In fact, the Middle East conflict is … Continue reading →

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MY FAVORITE OLYMPIC MOMENT: A HAIRY GUY IN PINK SPANDEX

Posted on August 8, 2012 by [email protected]

It’s nearly over for another four years. I don’t know about you, but in the normal course of life I wouldn’t watch badminton, dressage or synchronized swimming if someone held an anti-aircraft missile to my head. Why change now? But … Continue reading →

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THE WTF IN MY SEO

Posted on August 6, 2012 by [email protected]

I don’t get SEO, or anything to do with Google and search engines. don’t try and explain it to me. You might as well talk to me in Tagalog. But recently, out of sheer curiosity, I looked at my Google … Continue reading →

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