Maeve Binchy - the Irish author - passed away some 7 years ago last month. She was an incredible writer and person and continues to inspire to this day. My mum sent me this photo this morning - it was obviously created a few years ago but the quote is mighty and fabulous and timeless. … Continue reading Remembering Maeve Binchy
So it turns out, I really *believe* in parliamentary democracy. And when that is threatened, it's important to raise your voice. Which is what Leeds did - beautifully - this evening. Tonight's protest was primarily a Green and Lib Dem event - Labour will be protesting on Saturday. Which - FFS - IS RIDICULOUS! BREXIT … Continue reading PHOTOS – Leeds Protest March
A long time ago....we used to be friends... https://youtu.be/X56x44mVFJM Veronica Mars ran for three (EPIC first season, solid second season, slightly less impactful third season...but still waaaaay better than the rest of the YA shows from that time) seasons, from 2004 until 2007. It was hyped as a Nancy Drew for the 21st century, but … Continue reading QUICK REVIEW – Mr Kiss and Tell – Veronica Mars – Rob Thomas and Jennifer Graham
A long time ago....we used to be friends... https://youtu.be/9tEhpdMixYI Veronica Mars ran for three (EPIC first season, solid second season, slightly less impactful third season...but still waaaaay better than the rest of the YA shows from that time) seasons, from 2004 until 2007. It was hyped as a Nancy Drew for the 21st century, but … Continue reading QUICK REVIEW – The Thousand Dollar Tan Line – Veronica Mars – Rob Thomas and Jennifer Graham
From the BBC website A series of small poems by Holly Pester, set in the brief pauses of work-breaks. Inspired by Virgil, absurdism, and sound poetry. In the year 42 BC, the Latin poet Virgil began to write his famous Eclogues (the term comes from a word meaning sketch or draft), reflecting tensions in the … Continue reading LISTEN – Poems for Idle Workers- BBC Radio 4
LBC White Swan Venue: White Swan Leeds Date: Sunday 14th of July 2019 Time: 6:00pm Address: Swan Street, Leeds Discussing: The Kingdom of Shadows K.W. JETER Adapted from GoodReads: K. W. Jeter, is an American science fiction and horror author known for his literary writing style, dark themes, and paranoid, unsympathetic characters. He is credited with the … Continue reading LBC White Swan – Book 78 (!?!) – The Kingdom of Shadows – K.W Jeter
BLOG – Leeds Pride https://drneevil.wordpress.com/2019/08/04/blog-leeds-pride/ — Read on drneevil.wordpress.com/2019/08/04/blog-leeds-pride/ I got Pride
QUICK READ – Who moved my cheese – Dr Spencer Johnson https://drneevil.wordpress.com/2019/08/02/quick-read-who-moved-my-cheese-dr-spencer-johnson/ — Read on drneevil.wordpress.com/2019/08/02/quick-read-who-moved-my-cheese-dr-spencer-johnson/ Good heavens! A second review in one week! Shared from my person blog
NOW READING – No one is too small to make a difference – Greta Thunberg https://drneevil.wordpress.com/2019/08/01/now-reading-no-one-is-too-small-to-make-a-difference-greta-thunberg/ — Read on drneevil.wordpress.com/2019/08/01/now-reading-no-one-is-too-small-to-make-a-difference-greta-thunberg/ Posted in my other site. But look! It's a (micro) review! An actual (micro) review!!!
Our beloved #LBC3Reads venue - @Cafe164 - turns 8 years old next month. It's hard to imagine! The cafe and gallery has changed so much over the last few years (while retaining its book club friendly staff and excellent coffee) but I reckon it's the latest addition that's my favourite! The cafe now has its … Continue reading PHOTOS – Cafe 164
