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Corona madness
So, how about this coronavirus, eh ( Read more... ) -
Old age is no place for sissies
"I think I want to go into a care home ( Read more... ) -
Drive-by post
The other day, LJ sent me a message, telling me it missed me. And so I resolved to show my face here again -- just as soon as I had something worth saying. I thought I had, earlier today, and spent hours writing a really long and somewhat rambling post, but LJ ate it. I guess it didn't really miss me, after all ( Read more... ) -
Parkpop
Every year since 1981, there's been a festival in my hometown called Parkpop (because it takes place in one of the municipal parks). At first, and up until 2014, all bands performed on the Sunday and the entrance was free. That's how I came to see INXS, Blondie, Marillion, Sinéad O'Connor, Robert Plant, Kula Shaker and Robbie Williams; as well as ( Read more... ) -
Rod Stewart, May 12th in Amsterdam
Some things never change, and gigging remains one of my favourite pastimes. In recent years, I've had the opportunity to see many bands and artists -- some domestic, some foreign; some well-known, some not so; and earlier this month, accompanied by my sister, I went to see Sir Roderick Stewart in concert ( Read more... ) -
The present will not long endure
March 1st...not only does this date mark Manasse's 15th birthday, but also the beginning of my 6th month of unemployment. I had hoped to have found work by now, but must conclude I have not done enough to achieve or secure it. Of course, the whole double lung embolism-thing hasn't helped ( Read more... ) -
Back again!
I seem to remember that back in the day, I used to get notifications when someone commented on my entries...I wonder if they're going to the correct email address...I'll have to have a look ( Read more... ) -
Well, this is awkward...
...seems my last entry dates from 2 years ago (or almost ( Read more... ) -
Not dead
How long has it been? Two years? Three? Too long, I think must be the answer. I wonder if anyone's still here...Things do look different to how I remember them, but I'm sure I'll find my way around again soon enough, if I can stick with it. We'll see.