I read it in the newspaper so it must be true aug30
Hugo Rifkind’s People column (half way down)
Back at work today, Tony Blair yesterday hosted a summit on social exclusion at Chequers.
‘Listen,’ we ask the Downing Street press office. ‘Social exclusion. Chequers. You guys must have spotted the incongruity here?‘ ‘
Um, no,’ says the press office.
Ah well. Can we come? ‘
No. [...]
fjl publicises her plight
Felicity Lowde was the very first person to post a comment here on isadub. I’ve always enjoyed reading her regular blog, which is a charming (in the best sense of the word) blend of art, poetry, history and personal stories. In many ways, I’d like to emulate what she has achieved in her [...]
Thanks
I’ve had a long Wednesday, boring, tiring day. D’brain wasn’t working too good and I couldn’t decide what to listen to. But thanks to Sinead’s report of the Daft Punk gig at Electric Picnic, I have the perfect antidote. Excelent photo as well. Daft Punk’s Human After All cd is get [...]
What doesn’t kill you, only makes you stronger
Dublin have lost the semi-final to Mayo. I can’t say that I’m sad. Or happy, for that matter. GAA football is a pretty stupid game, full of thuggish violence, but devoid of any skill. isadub hates to admit it but the Dub fans are an annoying bunch at the best of [...]
Hard, fast and leaves a stain*
Just back from Glasgow and playing catch-up. Considering the night I had, it was kinda appropriate to read The Swearing Lady’s blog.
How does it go? Long time lurker, first time poster? I’ve been lurking around The Swearing Lady’s blog for awhile yet never made a comment there. It’s really a hilarious [...]