Occasionally frequent postings on music, films, news; Warning: includes drivel.

24 March 2005

Sumo Pants

From BBC News:
One amateur sumo official told the paper: "Pubescent kids are not going to take part if they don't look cool."

'nuff said.

22 March 2005

Br Danielson

Just thought this was an amusing picture of Daniel Smith of various Danielson related projects:


Also rather frustrating box game:
Escapa

17 March 2005

Down is the new up.

Hello

Just thought I'd check in. I'm having one of those weeks where one day life is great and everything seems to go well (except for the sore knee I acquired along the way) and the next I remember all the things I still haven't done. So. End of neurology/neurosurgery tomorrow; it has been fairly interesting, as per usual and some good teaching this week from the consultants.

Been listening to the rather wonderful 'To Spirit Away the Mews' compilation by my new favourite record label Asthmatic Kitty (home of Sufjan Stevens, Danielson Famille and Half Handed cloud plus a load of others). I have an itching to get back to writing and playing more of my own music but the aforementioned 'things I still haven't done' always come to mind; not that it spurs me to do them, rather it just encourages me to ignore them, mostly by wandering the innnernet or eating. Yum. Food.

Also playing the Ultimate at the weekend at our outdoor Regionals. We did ok given our lack of experience in general. I had a good time, which is the main thing. I know that I'll never be the best player in the world but I retain the desire to improve and mostly enjoy the game; c'mon it's not a real sport so having fun is the main objective.

It's my Granny and Grandpa's 50th Wedding Anniversary today, so best wishes to them. They really are 'Golden Oldies' now. Ahem. 'Taxi'.
All the best to you and your kin.

07 March 2005

Someday we may see a Woman King

Just a quick note to say that I'm enjoying the new Iron & Wine EP - Woman King. This was my first introduction to the group and I am enjoying it muchly...as well as listening to the Clem Snide track 'Fill Me With Your Light' quite a lot. Melodic folky stuff (apologies for poor description) is very soothing to my slightly anxious mind at the moment. Pick me up Sam Beam.

Ready Reckoner.