Category Archives: Life, don’t talk to me about life

Sometimes we all need to vent.

Son of a Busker

Posted on 1 August, 2010 by Steve Barley

It’s official, my son’s far more entertaining than I am! No surprise there. Check out the full story at: Son of a Busker

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10/10 On The Cringeworthy Scale

Posted on 30 April, 2010 by Steve Barley

Ever said something so embarrassing it ranks as a full 10/10 on the cringeworthy scale? I just have. Find out more on my Desperate Househusband blog: www.stevenbarley.com/barpostcringe.html

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Me and my mouth

Posted on 16 March, 2010 by Kevin Bennett

How a simple conversation about porridge can get me into trouble.

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Energy crisis hits Hitchin

Posted on 4 March, 2010 by Steve Barley

It’s the winter of discontent in the Barley household at the moment with huge fuel bills and one man in the Met Office to blame. Read about it in my blog: www.stevenbarley.com/barpostfuel.html Steve

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Rage Against the Xmas Factor Spoiler Campaign

Posted on 18 December, 2009 by Kevin Bennett

People who know me might not be surprised to find that I have an opinion on this! You can read it at the Musicbrick website.

Posted in Film & TV biz, Film and TV scriptwriting, Film and broadcast, Life, don't talk to me about life, Passing fancies, Pet Peeve, Radio | 10 Comments

Meaningless?

Posted on 16 November, 2009 by Kevin Bennett

I love the way that advertisers play with language, especially those who promote unhealthy stuff as if it were the best thing for you to eat. This week’s prize goes to WALKERS SENSATIONS, who proudly announce on their packets … … Continue reading →

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Five things you should never do …

Posted on 26 September, 2009 by Kevin Bennett

… when recovering from a general anaesthetic: 1: Drive a car 2: Operate machinery 3: Use sharp objects without supervision 4: Babysit for a relative or friend. (You could get away with babysitting for a stranger if you could make … Continue reading →

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Is this the end for the printed word?

Posted on 12 September, 2009 by Sandra Norval

Today I heard that Philadelphia is closing all its libraries. We also hear regularly of book shops closing with huge amounts of sales these days going to the likes of Amazon, Waterstone’s and even the major supermarkets. Meanwhile gadgets for … Continue reading →

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Twitter ye not

Posted on 27 August, 2009 by Sandra Norval

Some thoughts on why you should try twitter Let us know what you think

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HHGTTG 6: Mostly pointless?

Posted on 21 August, 2009 by Ian Cundell

So the first review of the new, post-Douglas Adams, entry to the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy series, written by Eoin Colfer, has arrived, and a rather odd thing it is too – the review that is. It’s a review … Continue reading →

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