Real Fans Wear Brown And Tan
Summer is here, it probably won’t last but we’ve learnt to deal with that. Meteorological mediocrity is part of our lives, in fact it probably defines us a bit. We complain when it’s too cold then moan when it’s too hot. In essence, we thrive on mediocrity. Another country rather fond of mediocrity is New Zealand. As a nation they are self deprecating, sarcastic and pretty relaxed. Their cricket side, traditionally at least, has represented that quite nicely.
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Categories Sport Fun Tags beige brigade creativity cricket Imagination lycra
By on 8/5/08
High Crime
In 1968, under the lights of his dentist’s chair, Philippe Petit got wind of a pair of giant towers under construction in New York City. An idea was born. “When I see three oranges, I juggle,” he once said. “And when I see two towers, I walk.”
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Categories Art Endeavour Tags Art Crime New York Tightrope
By on 6/5/08
Don't Worry, Be Happy
Regardless of success and its common units of measurement, fame and fortune, there is that enduring aspect of music that is born of love, devotion and in a few cases outrageous natural talent. Bobby McFerrin, who won Song of the Year in 1988 for ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy’ never came close to the top of the charts again but he has had an illustrious musical career since, including a period as guest conductor for the NY Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, Philadelphia and London Orchestras.
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Categories Music Tags Creativitiy Imagination Music
By Marc on 1/5/08