Monthly Archives: May 2009
Poor Boy
This is a companion piece to a similarly-themed article on Pete’s site which, all things being equal, should be published at roughly the same time. Ladies and gentlemen, we are listening to Nick Drake. Hazey Jane II from Bryter Later … Continue reading
Band, The.
This is a companion piece to a similarly-themed article on Pete’s site which, all things being equal, should be published at roughly the same time. Caledonia Mission from Music From Big Pink – Starts all jangly blues, immediately slows right … Continue reading
Rain on the plot
It has been raining heavily, and extremely windy. We went down to check on the plot, make sure things were where we left them (the cold frame wanders off when it’s windy). It’s looking much better than I expected it … Continue reading
Nuns Might Fly
This is a companion piece to a similarly-themed article on Pete’s site which, all things being equal, should be published at roughly the same time. Flying Nun is an independent record label from New Zealand, feted by John Peel. When … Continue reading
The F-Word
If, like millions of other women, you have gone to pre-natal classes with the National Childbirth Trust, you will have had it drummed into you that good, caring mothers breastfeed, while selfish, irresponsible ones give their babies bottles.. I shall … Continue reading