Time off

 

What happened? 

We watched the film Brewster’s Millions from 1945, directed by Allan Dwan and starring Dennis O'Keefe, Helen Walker and June Havoc. I was surprised by the fact that the actor Neil Hamilton is in the film, and stars as one of the lawyers. 

For those who don’t know, Neil Hamilton was Commissioner Gordon in the iconic Batman TV series that started Adam West and Burt Ward. 

Recorded an episode of When They Was Fab, where Ed, Lonnie and myself spoke with a special guest. 

Louise wanted to watch the film Yesterday, so we started it, and need to go back to it. I’m not sure what I think of the film yet. There are some things that bug me about the whole idea of it. 

I went out to do a couple of bits, which didn’t included getting the headlight bulb or brake light bulb sorted out. Hopefully it will be okay. The electric central locking isn’t working now either, which is a pain. This will be the last Renault Clio I buy, because the previous one had the same problem. 

I hope it passes it’s MOT soon, as I can’t afford to have any work done. Hell, if it wasn’t law then I’d not have an MOT, because driving is fricking expensive! 

During the time off this week I did some bits in the back bedroom, otherwise known as the office, since there is no bed in there. It looks better, but more needs doing - storage is something we need a lot of! 

I recorded an episode of Pods Like Us again, this time with the blogger and published author, Madeline Bocaro. 

The ‘casts -

(Notes spoken to Siri, and edited later if I remember

(Changed tactic now where starred dialogue denotes quoting from the show’s own notes) 

Daily Shower Thoughts - 22 April 2024

The Stupid History Minute - 11 AUGUST

Yukigassen

New Podcast Trailers - 12 AUGUST

A Fine Mess - What would happen if we confronted the issues our modern world faces with curiosity rather than dread? A Fine Mess is a new weekly podcast launching today, hosted by host Sabrina Merage Naim, a venture capitalist and philanthropist. On this show, understanding replaces assumptions and commonalities replace divides - it starts with interviews with comedian and writer Samantha Bee on the rise of satirical news.

Garrison Keillor's Podcast: The Writer’s Almanac - 10 February 2024: *What endures is decency, believe me - I hear people complain about police and city planners and the health care system, but never about firemen or EMTs, and few complain about slow delivery of mail, perhaps because so few people write letters these days. I do and delivery is prompt. This morning I wrote a postcard with a limerick for a new father:Byron is his child's wiperAnd poop does not make him hyper,He cleans the behindWith a calm focused mindAnd fastens a fresh tiny diaper.A phone text would be eco-friendlier but a written message has the hope of being taped to the fridge, maybe saved in a drawer and 50 years from now the infant's children will find it and be amused. / Fundraising appeals are tossed and paid bills but the little poem about defecation will give pleasure long after I am gone: this is the hope.

7 Good Minutes - 12 August 2024: Mindful Monday: The Benefits of Digital Detox

Everything Phil Collins - 12 August 2024: *Genesis "Tonight, Tonight, Tonight" - Song Review - Let's talk about track #2 off of the Genesis album, "Invisible Touch"

New Podcast Trailers - 13 August 2024: *Talent All-Stars - One of the first - and biggest - advertisers in podcasting was ZipRecruiter, which has spent many millions on supporting podcasters. / Talent All-Stars is new from the company today. Hosted by ZipRecruiter President Dave Travers, expect candid conversations with HR, recruiting, and talent acquisition leaders at some of the world's most influential businesses. It's produced by Podcast Pointman.

Modern Mentor - 6 August 2024: *Getting real about resilience and agility - Resilience and agility. These are buzzwords we hear all the time. But what do they actually mean? What tangible things can we do to drive up our own capabilities? And why are they actually so important? 

New Podcast Trailers - 13 August 2024: *Dear Bri: Community Strategy, Fiascos, and Drama launches today with a mission to make community creators feel a little less alone and a lot less crazy. In every episode, host Bri Leever reads an anonymous letter from a real-life community creator. To answer the letter and give advice, she invites an expert from the community space. Think Normal Gossip meets community strategy.

7 Good Minutes - 12 August 2024: Extra - Stepping away from the screen allows us to...