I have observed that a symptom of social alienation is the belief that one was born at the wrong time; that one’s self and one’s character are irreconcilably different to those of one’s peers. Those who see the mass of people as too docile and insular might believe they were intended for an era of […]
Lettres
Wherein the Author reflects upon certain topical & personal issues of the Day.
The archive for September, 2006
The following lettres were posted during this month:
Eveningwear, The Earl Grey and Respectable Broadsheets.
Posted upon the 25th of September, 2006
In amid matters of international import and wide public scrutiny, Saturday’s The Age contained one article which may have been passed quite over: “Don’t Meddle With Style”, justly condemning Blokes for attending evening functions dressed in their day-suits, and worse, their weird day-suits, in a misguided attempt to exhibit the individuality they haven’t got. I, […]
Playlist for Highly Enjoyable Wireless Entertainment Hours, 19th of September
Posted upon the 19th of September, 2006
Mr Earl Okin – Teenage Dirtbag OutKast – Dracula’s Wedding Mr Thomas Dolby – Windpower Mr Klaus Nomi – Falling In Love Again Ms Nina Hagen – My Way King Crimson – Three of a Perfect Pair Clutch – Careful With That Mic Ms Liza Minnelli – Mein Herr Mr David Bowie – Port of […]
Third Annual International Mixed Doubles Quadricycle Race!
Posted upon the 19th of September, 2006
Games-lovers lined the streets today to see the preliminary wheel-rotatings before the Ultimately Final Round of the 3rd Annual International Mixed Doubles Quadricycle Race here in town. Additional constables were required to direct the crowd, but unfortunately could not be provided by the city; consequentially, directionlessness ran rampant and one child’s ice-cream was upset all […]
Playlist for Highly Enjoyable Wireless Entertainment Hours, 12th of September
Posted upon the 13th of September, 2006
Ms Clare Fader – Cabin Fever Gogol Bordello – Never Want To Be Young Again Mr Kurt Weill – Instead-Of Song Cream – Tales Of Brave Ulysses The New Pollutants – The New Pollutants Theme Song The Upper Crust – RSVP The Clash – Lovers Rock I, Dandy – Our First Date Mr Fred And […]
Sadly.
Posted upon the 9th of September, 2006
Despite all the signs, Jeremy was slow to realise that Thomas wasn’t really his friend.
Playlist for Highly Enjoyable Wireless Entertainment Hours, 5th of September
Posted upon the 6th of September, 2006
Jeeves and Wooster say What Ho! The Jam – Man In The Cornershop Ms Ella Fitzgerald – I Get A Kick Out Of You Bauhaus – St Vitus Dance Mr Flanders & Mr Swann – P** P* B**** B** D****** Mr Allen Ginsberg – America OutKast – Humble Mumble Mr Jason Webley – Hey Ya […]