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On Your Marks, Get Set, Er...
I don't know if you've heard, because I only just got the news yesterday, but apparently the Olympics are in London this year. They really should be doing more to promote it.
But not alone that, because some of the very exciting football soccer matches are taking place here in dear old Glasgow toon. And as evidence of the five ring circus coming to ( Read more... ) -
A Grand Day Out
We've been experiencing a mini spring heatwave in the UK this week, with temperatures warmer than Spain. So, I took time out from studying for a picnic in Pollok Park with some of my classmates. With disposable barbeques, a box of wine and enough popcorn to sink the Bismarck, we did some serious picnicking before exploring the delights of Pollok ( Read more... ) -
The White Stuff
Much of the British Isles has been covered in snow and ice for the best part of a month. It's brought roads and railways to a standstill, while Heathrow Airport has been described as "a war zone." We've seen nothing like it in living memory, and each day seems to see the sub-zero temperatures reaching record lows.
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Going Terminal
It's no small irony that just days before receiving an IMF bailout, Ireland opened a plush new terminal at Dublin Airport.
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Sun City
The sun is setting on another festival season in Edinburgh. But its rays have shown the city in all its glory. Even a Glaswegian can admit, it's quite a nice wee place.
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Living La Vie En Rose
It took me a while to get round to it, but I finally watched Marion Cotillard's stunning interpretation of Edith Piaf.
As Cotillard observes, Piaf's life was short, but she fully lived every second of her 47 years On first viewing, the movie seems disjointed. But I now understand that Olivier Dahan wanted to make not a biopic but a portrait. It's ( Read more... ) -
Magic Moments
To Edinburgh again this afternoon, but this time a silver-screen version.
Adapted from a Jacques Tati story, Sylvain Chomet's animated movie, The Illusionist, is set in the Scottish capital and features a magician and a demented rabbit.
The movie sensitively portrays the slow death of variety. The Illusionist of the title is an ageing conjurer ( Read more... ) -
New Face for an Old Friend
You might not recognise this building, but if you're a Eurovision fan you should recognise its name.
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Here Comes The Sun
This past weekend central Scotland has been blessed with sunshine, and our capital city has been basking in its rays.
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Pie in the Sky
One of the bright ideas of this year's festivities in Edinburgh is an invitation to high tea.
Really high tea:
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