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The Swaling, Part Thirty Four

19th December 2020 Always Worth Saying 0

Myself and Rose are before a terminal in the underground comms room of a deserted British High Commission. The other girls, Nicole and Lotus Flower, are escaping the tropical storm outside by maxing out Mr [more…]

20th Century

A History of Pop Music – Albums 1970

18th December 2020 Phil the Ex Test Manager 0

Featured Album: Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge Over Troubled Water This is a series of articles looking at albums from 1960 to whatever year we end up in. I will select a featured album for [more…]

21st Century

After The Gold Rush

17th December 2020 Colin Cross 0

I dreamed I saw the silver spaceships Lying in the yellow haze of the sun There were children crying and colours flying All around the chosen ones All in a dream, all in a dream [more…]

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Marilyn: The Enduring Appeal

17th December 2020 Going Postal 0

In 1962, Bert Stern was amongst the most celebrated photojournalists of the era. His images of Liz Taylor, Audrey Hepburn, & Brando defined the glitz & glamour of the post-war era. His schtick on fashion [more…]

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A Christmas Trip to Remember

16th December 2020 Going Postal 0

Mum, Dad, Big Brother and I were off to stay with my aunt and uncle in a small Yorkshire village for Christmas. I had passed my driving test about a year earlier and was to [more…]

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Christmas Music Quiz 2020 – Answers and Winners

15th December 2020 Going Postal 0

I hope (some) people enjoyed the Christmas Music quiz and thanks to all those who entered. Even the ones who may have cheated* After checking entries, SB pulled a couple of names out of a [more…]

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God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen

13th December 2020 OldTrout 0

The third Sunday of Advent – #Joy.   A traditional English carol from the 16th century or earlier.   © OldTrout  

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The Swaling, Part Thirty Three

12th December 2020 Always Worth Saying 0

The four of us are standing outside a storm-lashed and deserted British High Commission on Napier Road, Tanglin. It is just shy of 1am. Singapore’s Diplomatic Corps are weather trapped at the High Commissioner’s social, [more…]

20th Century

A History of Pop Music – Albums 1969

11th December 2020 Phil the Ex Test Manager 0

Featured Album: Johnny Cash – At San Quentin This is a series of articles looking at albums from 1960 to whatever year we end up in. I will select a featured album for each year [more…]

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