I see that knave, that scoundrel, that villain Isaac “Thruppence more an up goes the donkey” Freeman has stooped to the very lowest levels in his continued claims on the Head Spat. If the desperate gibbering of my esteemed compatriot were made corporeal as actual Head Spats, they would be…
While visiting Annette’s family in Christchurch last weekend, we spent some time with Annette’s young nieces. During this visit, we helped a couple of the girls colour in some pictures of Mickey Mouse. I helped Maisie colour her picture, while Annette helped Stella colour hers. Here’s Annette’…
It has come to my attention that my esteemed colleague and dear friend Mr. Isaac “Gordon” Freeman is asserting that he is the creator, arbiter and herald of Head Spats. I would like you to know, gentle readers, that it is I who am the source of the name Head…
Dear John Russell Today, Dainty Consolidated Entertainment announced that world heavyweight metal band Judas Priest, will not be playing in New Zealand on 7 September 2008 as originally planned. The cancellation of the New Zealand date is due to logistic and freight issues and Dainty Consolidated Entertainment and Judas Priest…
I enjoy reading news articles where I can sense that the author was amusing themselves as they wrote it. Usually the turn of a particular phrase is key to making this work. Apropos: The following excellent example of Smiling While Writing: Mr Peters says he will explain in Parliament today…
I was getting all geared up for an early start tomorrow morning, had my alarm set and checked, pondering what time to get to bed in order to be functional at 0400 … then I realised that it is tuesday and my change is scheduled for thursday morning. I spent the…
While discussing filmmaking projects today, I jokingly proposed that a good name for a cheesy made-for-TV mystery movie[1] would be “Addicted .. TO MURDER!” I’ve just been told that this absurd title has actually been used for a movie already. A real one. That really exists. And not just…
Drivers License: Restored! Unperson status: Revoked! My birth certificate arrived, and was acceptable ID for the licensing place. Awesome! I also went to the optometrist for a checkup and certificate for driving which was fun, especially the bit where they stick fluorescent yellow shit in your eyes then look at…