A Shotgun Isn’t Subtle

Emma’s taste in music is melancholy to say the least. Her idea of an uplifting party tape is a mix of Radiohead, Joy Division, Nirvana’s most introspective moments, and the Manic Street Preachers. Music to slit wrists by is what Scott and I call it.

It was therefore a little surprising to discover that the Samaritans are promoting their new “email your problem to us” campaign with an exclusive Radiohead track that you can download from their site.

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Is the tune a cover version of music hall classic “The Sun Has Got His Hat On” or the Manic’s “Suicide Is Painless”?

Disclaimer: The Samaritans do great work in the community. As do Radiohead. And Emma.


My Clementine

My favourite seasonal fruit – clementines – are in the shops and selling like hot cakes. They’re at their best at this time of year and I’m addicted to them. I’ve eaten over a 1kg of them over the last 3 days – that’s 6 or 7 a day. The flip side of their juicy sweet flesh is a stomach that aches and growls like a bear in a trap.


Nelson Dislikes the Floor

The dog is staying down with us (with Bob and Mop in-law). He was confused by his surroundings yesterday and really doesn’t like our new laminate flooring. The poor mutt can’t get a grip on the surface, and so skitters and slips about. The sound of his own claws - tapping gently when he walks - freaks him out. He also struggles to lay down on it and get up off it. All in all, laminate flooring doesn’t seem very dog-friendly.

It’s great to watch though.