“The Blackout” – U2
THIS. IS. IT. The long-awaited new music from the best band in the world is finally here. After some genius subtle marketing – where lucky fans (not me! hmph) received letters in actual… Continue reading
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Album Review: Freedom Child – The Script
The Script have finally done what they’ve been threatening to do since their last album, No Sound Without Silence. They’ve turned into a dance pop group. The leadoff single, “Rain”, is catchy with an… Continue reading
“In Poplar they call it arriving ass-first.” – Call the Midwife 1 x 02
Nurse Lee opens the episode by telling us that she believes night time is for women, to which I say, NOOOO! She’s bicycling through a dark, deserted alley in the East End looking… Continue reading
It’s a Dog’s Life: My Life as a Potato
Hi everyone! My mama asked me if I can write for her bloggy thing, because today is National Dog Day. Yay! My name is Patches, and I’m a Shih Tzu. I first met… Continue reading
Today in Self-Care: New Books!
Well, technically they’re new old books, but isn’t this a wonderful haul? I got Alan Jacobs’ The Narnian, a biography of C.S. Lewis; The Complete Illustrated Works of Lewis Carroll; Joseph J. Ellis’ The Founding Brothers; and because I’ve been… Continue reading
A Tennis Ball and Yoga Mat Brought Me Back
I missed my blog! For the past three weeks I’ve been struggling with terrible shoulder and back pain, and though I want to say that it’s because of a cool reason like a… Continue reading
U2 Joshua Tree 2017 Adventures: How To Survive the GA
The GA (General Admission or floor section) at U2 shows has always intimidated me. It seemed like a world unto itself, with its own lines, rules and leaders, kind of like a street… Continue reading
Ocean’s 11 (1960) – “The odds are always with the house, with the house!”
The best part about Ocean’s 11 is the ending. Which is not to say that the movie is bad, but there is a long, slow build-up before anything starts happening. That closing scene of Sinatra… Continue reading
Christmas Trees in July?
I went to the mall recently and was surprised to see a Christmas setup. Can you believe that? It’s JULY. What the hell? I cannot handle this pressure!
“In the Silence” – JP Cooper
I love the feeling of “discovering” a new old song and connecting with it immediately. Case in point, JP Cooper’s “In The Silence”. He sounds so bluesy and soulful, reminiscent of one Mr.… Continue reading
“Venus and Saturn are now in alignment.” – Call The Midwife 1×01
I loved Downton Abbey and I loooved recapping it, so when it ended I felt more than a little distressed. Where was I going to get my British comfort binge-watching fix now? Thankfully,… Continue reading
Now Overplaying: “Look Away” – Chicago
You know how you get obsessed with one song, like a new one you heard for the first time or even an old one that you just discovered, and you play it incessantly,… Continue reading
U2 (Rogers Centre, 11.07.11)
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U2 Joshua Tree Tour 2017 Adventures: Of Shuttles and Ubers
I naively thought that stadiums in the US are like the ones here in the Philippines: located in the middle of a commercial center, surrounded by malls, shops and restaurants. In other words,… Continue reading
My Meal Plan Experience with Plan:Eat
No, I’m not on a diet. I did not try a meal plan delivery service to lose weight. I literally just needed something to eat. I don’t cook, and since my mom’s favorite… Continue reading
Adam Clayton’s MusiCares Honor: “Thank you for letting me be in your band.”
Adam Clayton usually doesn’t get much solo recognition. Most of the attention is focused on Bono, so Adam’s recent Stevie Ray Vaughan Award from MusiCares is such a welcome (and well-deserved!) tribute. I… Continue reading
U2 Joshua Tree Tour 2017 Adventures: The Beginning
So this is what I did last month: I traveled to California to see U2 on their Joshua Tree Tour! It was an unforgettable experience and a dream come true. I have so… Continue reading
Happy Take Your Dog To Work Day!
It’s Take Your Dog To Work Day today! How lucky am I that every day is TYDTWD for me. I work from home so my baby potato is always with me. He’s been… Continue reading
