Sunday, August 29, 2010





































What Animal Are You

Or how I learned to live without fear of the bomb by joining the Circulating Library & learning to cook pinhead oatmeal

Sunday, August 22, 2010






































Great Scots


This is the first of an ongoing trilogy in 4 parts giving a very personal account of what we contribute to the world, that robs us of our birthright, our freedom & our oil..

I am going to try & keep it in the 20th century, but perhaps not as I will start with John Muir.

As a nation we are quick to put ourselves down. Hopefully this list will rectify that situation. Here we go: oops if I offend anyone: good

  • john muir
  • ivor cutler
  • jack bruce
  • jimmy reid (rip)
  • ron geesin
  • bert jansch
  • robin williamson
  • mike heron
  • dick gaughan
  • bill shankly
  • jock stein
  • irvine welsh
  • kenny dalglish
  • joe jordan
  • dennis law
  • momus
  • alex ferguson
  • sean maloney
  • bill mclaren
  • john beattie





















Books

Listening to Bill Callahan while reading the Scottish Review of books & drinking java puts you in a strange mood for the whole day.















































Korean Horror

Discovering some very strange films in this genre. Last night I watched 'The Wig' & even with the English subtitles, I struggled keeping up with the story.

However, it was very artistic & I am sure the plot will not get in the way of this gorgeous film.








































Late Summer gentle walk in light drizzle

The Saltings is an under rated, local space for living & enjoying. The path is flat & the views get better by the day. The light can also lift your spirits.

More people are discovering this little half an hour walk than can boost both your mental & physical health.

Friday, August 13, 2010































Watching 'Laramie' in Tehran


For some reason as I was drifting along on the hammock catching the dying rays of rare sunshine & listening to Current 93 on the zenplayer, I began thinking back to tea & toast & eggs in a Tehran hotel room in 1973 & I distinctly recollect 'Laramie' on the black & white tv.





Wednesday, August 11, 2010











































End of Summer (what summer?)Playlist

  • Threshold Houseboys Choir
  • Jonsi
  • Riceboy Sleeps
  • Bjork & Dirty Projectors
  • Ducktails
  • Dolphins Into the Future
  • Kiss the Anus of a Black Cat









































Over the Rainbow

Sorry about lack of recent posts: a combination of personal tragedies & new laptop.

I do endeavour to keep tweeting & updating facebook pages