Archive for May, 2005

Inspired to do something

Friday, May 20th, 2005

Inspired by Beso’s heart felt account of her fear of flying I have decided to do something about my own flying phobia.
With my 7hr+ flight to New York only a week away I have gone down the route I have put off for seven years: Psychiatric hypnosis.
I’ve tried drink, valium, sleeping pills, reading aviation phyics [...]

Melodifestivallen

Friday, May 20th, 2005

I’m supporting Sweden tomorrow - with the wonderful ditty “Las Vegas.” Who are you supporting?
Anyone for Norway?

Eurovision Semi Final

Thursday, May 19th, 2005

I thought the Austrian yodelling would be the best thing I would hear tonight
but hey did anyone see the Kiss / Europe inspired entry by Wig Wam from Norway.

Blooming ‘eck!
Update: They are through to Saturday’s final!

Top Telly

Wednesday, May 18th, 2005

BBC Two, Three and Four are rapidly becoming my channels of choice.
After BBC2 started the excellent ‘How art made the world’ series two weeks ago (do the art-personality test on the page) BBC4 have pulled out all the stops with Broadway: The American Musical. A real treat for the eye and ear - you are [...]

I heart the NHS

Tuesday, May 17th, 2005

I’m having a ’suspect’ mole removed next week after bringing it to my
GP’s attention last Wednesday. That is what I call prompt action - Well
done our National Health Service,