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  • Artistic License

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    Recently, an artwork of an overripe banana duct-taped to a wall that sold for £91,000 was eaten by performance artist, David Datuna after being put on display at a Miami art gallery.A week later, the banana tree in my kitchen… Read More ›

  • Last Christmas

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    The film Last Christmas was recently released in the UK and is tenuously based on the Wham song of the same name. Unfortunately, for me, that song brings back some painful memories of a failed teenage relationship. During my college… Read More ›

  • Life Is A Lottery

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    Last week, the Thomson family won £105 million on the EuroMillions Lottery.They admit it’s much more than they need (Hello, I’m over here) but unusually, given their potentially life changing new circumstances, appear relatively grounded.Indeed, they seem to be people… Read More ›

  • Ankle (Mis)Manangement

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    Last July, I fainted and badly injured my ankle. Being a guy, I wrongly decided against visiting my GP and let nature take its course.After a few days, with my ankle swollen to the size of a tennis ball and… Read More ›

  • Real Life Drama

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    It’s difficult to trawl through the tv channels without stumbling across a fly on the wall, real-life documentary series.From the helpful and informative GPs Behind Closed Doors to the excellent 24 Hours in Police Custody and the absolute rubbish, Binmen.Channel… Read More ›

  • Stormy Times

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    I’m constantly surprised to see reporters taken out of nice warm tv studios and placed into areas of impending storms and reporting to camera whilst tethered to a falling tree.The fact they’re sent into areas where everyone else is being… Read More ›

  • Mary The Meerkat

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    A few years ago, after visiting a zoo with my then wife, she asked me if we could adopt one of the animals.“I’m not having a llama in the kitchen,” I fumed. “Not after the last time!”She then told me… Read More ›

  • Vegans Are Very Nice To Meat

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    I recently watched an interesting documentary on becoming a vegan.I’ve a few family members and friends who are vegan. In fairness, they are all generally tolerant and respectful to those who aren’t because they’ve previously been meat-eaters too and appreciate… Read More ›

  • Snack Attack

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    One recent proposal by the departing UK’s Chief Medical Officer to reduce the problem of childhood obesity was to ban snacking on public transport.But there are no details as to how this could be properly policed and enforced. Will people… Read More ›

  • Bread Historian

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    Whilst listening to a food debate on a radio phone-in, a lady called Jane from Manchester called in and said she was a Bread Historian.Which made me wonder how does this job even exist? I’ve never seen it advertised in… Read More ›