How on Earth could I have forgotten about the France/Italy game tonight when I said I was free for a Labour party meeting tonight? I’m now in a dilemma about whether to record it for when I get home or just watch the highlights later on. On paper it should be a really good game. [...]
Entries from June 17th, 2008
A good point
June 17th, 2008 · 9 Comments · Life
I am currently reading John O’Farrell’s surprisingly thick history of Britain, and was very taken by this footnote:
The Bible forbade Christians to lend money and so it became the trade of the Jewish diaspora. Modern right-wing Christians citing the Bible’s opposition to homosexuality do not seem to have the same enthusiasm for outlawing the moneylending [...]
Saving Money
June 17th, 2008 · No Comments · Life
I have been looking through the supplements in the Observer and Guardian about how to save money. They read a bit like the Viz ‘Top Tips’ section in places, with tips on smuggling in your own sweets to the cinema and so on. I’m still waiting for the tip on how to save nearly £350 [...]
Tags: Newspapers
Nothing wrong with predictable
June 17th, 2008 · No Comments · Life
I was quite happy to get some predictable gifts on Father’s Day. A book about football, some stealth slippers and Paul Weller’s new CD. I was dropping hints about the slippers before Christmas! The old ones had harder soles and were louder than any outdoor footwear I have ever had – including football boots.
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