December 2010
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Roller Derby
I have a new-ish hobby. Let me introduce you to Roller Derby. This American all-girl sport on skates has been going through a revival and it’s now spreading to Europe. It’s definitely a very exciting time with countries such as Germany and France having their very first bouts. Teams are multiplying across the UK as it gains in popularity and the oldest UK team London Roller Girls make their way...
Dec 26th
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WatchWatch
jennyowenyoungs: Happy Holidays. Dan Romer and I wrote and recorded this sad little xmas song together a few years ago. Then I sang it into my MacBook from a hotel room somewhere in Europe (I think) a very long time ago.  Then I lost track of the video, then I found it again, and now I’m uploading it.  Whee! Snag the real recording of “Things We Don’t Need Anymore” here. I always seem to be...
Dec 24th
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Dec 23rd
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Dec 22nd
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The future freaks me out
After an epic two day voyage involving a night’s sleep on the floor of Heathrow’s terminal 5, several bus and coach rides, an overnight ferry across the channel and 6 different trains, I have made it back to Toulouse to spend Christmas with the family. Needless to say I am tired, broke and sick of how disruptive the snow gets. Now that I’m here, I’ve had a chance to step...
Dec 22nd
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Dec 12th