My appearance

Last night within the space of a few moments two different people commented on how I looked. One asked "Are you Jewish?" and the other asked "Can you sell me some cows?" which was a precursor to him telling me I looked like a farmer.

Weekend at Wizza's

Actually, not a weekend at all but a monday-thursday hangout. But the timing of this affair is not significant, the content is. Over the past few days I've been blessed with good company, good food, good drink, good music, good fires and all sorts of general goodness. I have reached several heights of enlightenment with the help of such goodness, in company and alone, about a whole manner of different things; work/money, friendship, love, how to have fun etcetera. Despite some things not going as smoothly as I'd earlier hoped, life is easy at the minute. Given the circumstances a change is inevitable, I cannot coast like this for the rest of my life. I am optimistic however that when these changes take flight life will not beome bleak and difficult but moreso colourful and enjoyable. I'll keep you* posted.

Until next time.

Ps. I've also been to see Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegan live since my last post. Highly recommendable. Seeing Lanegan in such a space for such a price eases the Tom Waits pain of weeks previous.

*If you are reading this, please say something.

Excellent?

I'm not sure how it happened, but I found myself watching the 2008 MTV movie awards tonight, and while doing so I witnessed what I feel compelled to describe as another hefty nail in the ever-closing coffin of sacredness. For those who chose not to watch it, or those who didn't know of it (either of which I am envious) you will be unaware that the awards were hosted by the comic/actor Mike Myers. For those of you who did witness it, you may be aware of where this is going. Prepare yourselves....



They brought back Waynes world.



Yes, for a five minute segment of the MTV movie awards, they brought back Wanyes World. New material, the same guys, the same set, the same ripped jeans, the same shit, they brought it back!



Now I'll confess I'm not the biggest Waynes Wolrd fan, that's not what this is about, as the segment itself wasn't overly appauling. It's about the dispicable trend of re-makes/re-mixes/re-issues/re-recordings/re-releases/re-surrections etcetera that seems to have swamped popular culture over the last few years. When it started it was cute, "Oh hey they've brought that awesome thing from ages ago back, righteous!", but now it is tired and ready to die. I cannot believe they're* getting away with this, I'm astounded people are actually going in for this shit. And I don't just mean a small section of Waynes World on some MTV nonsense, I mean all of it. Rocky 6 - Seriously? Led Zepplin reforming - What the fuck? Gladiators back on television - Hand me the cyanide. The list goes on, it is extensive (And includes another film franchise featuring Sylvester Stallone, would you believe?). This rant doesn't have much of a point or focus, I guess I'm just sad that money seems to be more important than dignity at the moment. Am I alone?





*I'm not sure who 'they' is. I'm pretty sure it's 'the man'

Condolances

Only a few minutes ago I found out (Somewhat belated) that an old teacher of mine from middle school, Mr Best, passed away some weeks ago. I'm just sending my best wished towards his family, friends, and the countless pupils he helped along his way. Rest in peace Dennis.