pootling scrapbook
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See the inner workings of a part-time genius.
See the inner workings of a part-time genius.
May 11
May 09
» Skills for Men - Things Men Should Be Able to Do - Esquire
Although as is inevitable, a lot of these are patronising, and others somewhat sexist, there’s a surprising amount of good advice in here.
» Jenny Jones on The Boris Blip
I hope her argument that London is a broadly forward-looking and reformist place, but that sometimes the suburbs get to chose who’s in power proves correct.
May 08
“All our knowledge has its origin in our perceptions.” Leonardo da Vinci, Notebooks
» David Shariatmadari on Boris's ban on drinking on the tube
I personally don’t drink, but I don’t see any particular issue with people drinking on the tube. On a Friday night people are pretty drunk before they use public transport. This does just seem like a…
May 07
Featuring Tommy Cooper. Apparently, Lego themselves didn’t think much of this ad, and only showed it a couple of times. They weren’t happy with the fact that it didn’t contain anyone actually playing with the stuff.
“The reason why worry kills more people than work is that more people worry than work.” Robert Frost
May 06
