Archive for November, 2007

England

Thursday, November 22nd, 2007

When faced with playing a very important game, like last nights, who do you pick to play in goal? I’ll tell you who. You pick your most experienced keeper available. Just what was McClown thinking of in playing Carson in goal?
I’m also at a loss to explain why Owen played in last Friday nights meaningless [...]

Comedy

Monday, November 19th, 2007

I have for many years been a fan of comedy and especially so of what I consider to be the classics. This includes the golden age of Ealing comedies from the Ealing Studios and people such as Stanley Holloway, Max Miller, Tommy Trinder, Arthur Askey and other of that ilk.
The last few months I’ve taken [...]

For The Fallen

Sunday, November 11th, 2007

With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children,
England mourns for her dead across the sea.
Flesh of her flesh they were, spirit of spirit,
Fallen in the cause of the free.
Solemn the drums thrill: Death august and royal
Sings sorrow up into immortal spheres.
There is music in the midst of desolation
And a glory that shines upon our tears.
They [...]

Time

Tuesday, November 6th, 2007

32 years ago today.