I have a day off today and I thought I would go to the cinema this morning but then it struck me how there is absolutely nothing of any merit playing on one of the many, many screens at the local multiplex. I know I’m not the only one who thinks this and even genre… Continue reading When did Cinema become so infantile?
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Are you a Global Citizen?
I’ve always thought the concept of patriotism and especially nationalism to be a very weird and most likely stupid and illogical idea. It just makes no sense to me that people from any individual country can believe on whatever level that they are in the best country in the world or that they are in… Continue reading Are you a Global Citizen?
Aphantasia – To have a blind mind’s eye
Do you ever find yourself daydreaming? If I ask you to imagine a beach, a mountain or a three-legged lizard juggling bananas, can you do it? Most of us can to varying degrees. Some of us can picture it as clear as if it were happening right in front of our eyes whilst others… Continue reading Aphantasia – To have a blind mind’s eye
Top 10 Fantasy Writing Tips From ‘Game Of Thrones’ Author George R.R. Martin
Following my post yesterday on Game of Thrones, I came across a wonderful George RR Martins interview on the A Not So Jaded Life website which in itself is bursting with literary information. In the post below, George dispenses his invaluable advice on writing epic novels. I took on a similar style for my Timeless… Continue reading Top 10 Fantasy Writing Tips From ‘Game Of Thrones’ Author George R.R. Martin
The Worst Restorations Ever
The U.K. is covered in old buildings and ruins. Deciding which to fully or partially restore, which to manage to prevent further degradation and which to let disintegrate away is a complicated process depending on the structures uniqueness and importance to history and the arts as well as expense. The rules are very strict and… Continue reading The Worst Restorations Ever
Are British really obsessed with weather
Earlier this week I posted about whether the widely known stereotype of us British having bad teeth had any validity? In the end, it had none at all and we can rest easy knowing there are few with more healthy or well-maintained teeth than us. Today I’m going to deal with another stereotype, namely are… Continue reading Are British really obsessed with weather
Amazing chart on the rise & fall of civilisations
I don’t normally post short little blog posts but I thought I would make an exception for this. I’ve been studying it on and off for several months and it is one of the most fascinating charts that I’ve ever seen. This chart is a little old and dates from the mid 20th century but… Continue reading Amazing chart on the rise & fall of civilisations
Top 10 Best TV Shows of 2015
It’s nearly the end of the year so I thought I would write a brief review on my favourite TV shows of 2015. It was hard to limit the choice to just 10 of the best but here goes! Humans Even more enjoyable than Downton, perhaps because it was a new and exciting premise. Humans… Continue reading Top 10 Best TV Shows of 2015
Visiting the Trsteno Arboretum
After visiting both Mostar and Montenegro in successive 12 hour trips and many days of hiking up mountains, climbing city walls and the excitement of long car rides and boat trips I felt like I needed an easy day. I’d already seen more than everything that I hoped I would see and had such a… Continue reading Visiting the Trsteno Arboretum
My tribute to James Horner – Movie composer extraordinaire
I was sad to hear last night about the death of composer and musician James Horner who died as a result of the crash of solo plane he was flying. Despite being only 61 years of age, James Horner has a grand back catalogue of music to his name. It’s fair to say that he… Continue reading My tribute to James Horner – Movie composer extraordinaire
Stephen Liddell 