As told by Monty Python https://youtu.be/qBArMmngVH4?feature=shared Well, that's the end of the film. Now, here's the meaning of life. Thank you, Brigitte. M-hmm. Well, it's nothing very special. Uh, try and be nice to people, avoid eating fat, read a good book every now and then, get some walking in, and try and live together … Continue reading The Meaning of Life
Music and Films
POEM – Amanda Gorman – Do Us Good
A response to her watching Wicked. https://youtu.be/BPOVo3_pyos?feature=shared Transcript: Are we born wicked or do we have wickedness thrust upon us? Are we born bad or brave? There is a world we miss when we misbehave, but we miss just as much when we misconstrue. When we distrust what is different, and detest what is new. … Continue reading POEM – Amanda Gorman – Do Us Good
No War – Women’s Summit – Baroness Von Sketch Show
Heaven forfend that you mistake this for a political post. Obviously as a book club I have no strong political viewpoints* This is just a sketch that made me laugh. https://youtu.be/Si1dm2xLxXE?feature=shared Nothing to do with Kamala Harris defending the democratic tradition within the United States against an egotistical wannabe dictator. https://youtu.be/UKWFakjXXdc?feature=shared *this is an outright … Continue reading No War – Women’s Summit – Baroness Von Sketch Show
Which (Greek) Goddess Era are you in? 10
In another of my ‘when fandoms collide’ moments - author, radio presenter, stand up and classicist Natalie Haynes has just created a thread pairing Taylor Swift songs with goddesses from the pantheon! Hooray! And ht to @ StefArchivist who sent me this first thing, knowing I’d be in awe! Meet me at Midnight. I’m sure … Continue reading Which (Greek) Goddess Era are you in? 10
Which (Greek) Goddess Era are you in? 9
In another of my ‘when fandoms collide’ moments - author, radio presenter, stand up and classicist Natalie Haynes has just created a thread pairing Taylor Swift songs with goddesses from the pantheon! Hooray! And ht to @ StefArchivist who sent me this first thing, knowing I’d be in awe! Only two left to go! Folklore … Continue reading Which (Greek) Goddess Era are you in? 9
Which (Greek) Goddess Era are you in? 8
In another of my ‘when fandoms collide’ moments - author, radio presenter, stand up and classicist Natalie Haynes has just created a thread pairing Taylor Swift songs with goddesses from the pantheon! Hooray! And ht to @ StefArchivist who sent me this first thing, knowing I’d be in awe! Having moved comfortably from country into … Continue reading Which (Greek) Goddess Era are you in? 8
Which (Greek) Goddess Era are you in? 7
In another of my ‘when fandoms collide’ moments - author, radio presenter, stand up and classicist Natalie Haynes has just created a thread pairing Taylor Swift songs with goddesses from the pantheon! Hooray! And ht to @ StefArchivist who sent me this first thing, knowing I’d be in awe! Brimming with confidence, feeling ALL the … Continue reading Which (Greek) Goddess Era are you in? 7
Which (Greek) Goddess Era are you in? 6
In another of my ‘when fandoms collide’ moments - author, radio presenter, stand up and classicist Natalie Haynes has just created a thread pairing Taylor Swift songs with goddesses from the pantheon! Hooray! And ht to @ StefArchivist who sent me this first thing, knowing I’d be in awe! Onto our 6th album & these … Continue reading Which (Greek) Goddess Era are you in? 6
Which (Greek) Goddess Era are you in? 5
In another of my ‘when fandoms collide’ moments - author, radio presenter, stand up and classicist Natalie Haynes has just created a thread pairing Taylor Swift songs with goddesses from the pantheon! Hooray! And ht to @ StefArchivist who sent me this first thing, knowing I’d be in awe! Hitting the halfway point on our … Continue reading Which (Greek) Goddess Era are you in? 5
Which (Greek) Goddess Era are you in? 4
In another of my ‘when fandoms collide’ moments - author, radio presenter, stand up and classicist Natalie Haynes has just created a thread pairing Taylor Swift songs with goddesses from the pantheon! Hooray! And ht to @ StefArchivist who sent me this first thing, knowing I’d be in awe! There will be no explanation, just … Continue reading Which (Greek) Goddess Era are you in? 4
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