Photo-a-day 73: Packed
Packed and ready for another three nights in London.
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Photo-a-day 72: Wendy’s painting
Wendy painted this for my parents a few years ago, and it hangs on the wall in their house.
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Photo-a-day 71: Easter egg
Mum and dad gave me this delicious-looking egg today… because, as they say, early is better than late.
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Weekend read: News is bad for you
My recommended read for this weekend comes from The Guardian, which makes its content all the more surprising. In an extract from his book, Rolf Dobelli argues that people should stop reading, listening to, and watching the news. He says it’s bad for you. He issues a very telling challenge:
Out of the approximately 10,000 news stories you have read in the last 12 months, name one that – because you consumed it – allowed you to make a better decision about a serious matter affecting your life, your career or your business. The point is: the consumption of news is irrelevant to you.
I think he might have a point; but I see that as reflecting the lamentable state of the news media, rather than a criticism of news itself. Either way, it’s an interesting read.
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Photo-a-day 70: Home… nearly!
When I reach Regent Centre, I know I’m nearly home!
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Photo-a-day 69: Pillars
These are the supports of the old Blackfriars bridge – I took the photo while standing underneath the new one!
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Photo-a-day 67: Fawlty sign?
I’m sure the Royal Station Hotel in Newcastle is nothing short of a lovely place to stay. Yet each week, as I stand opposite this sign while waiting for my train, I can’t help but be reminded of Fawlty Towers.
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Photo-a-day 66: Loch Fyne
This is the former United Reformed Church in Gosforth, now a Loch Fyne seafood restaurant.
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Photo-a-day 65: Espresso Martini…?
I can’t say I’ve ever been served an Espresso Martini with quite so much whipped cream before. Or, indeed, with any whipped cream. And nor do I think I’d like to be ever again!
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