In memoriam Harold Pinter

News broke overnight that the playwright Harold Pinter has passed away. I once saw 'The Birthday Party' years ago when I was an impressionable callow youth. It was quite an eye-opener to see that you could write such direct and original material and still be succesful.

Some of his dialogues are chilling and so hard-hitting, always a comment on some state of affairs as perceived by Pinter. Apparently, he made his debut as an author in Bristol's Old Vic, a lovely old theatre where his claustrophobic plays would find an ideal stage.

Another great talent passes on. Tempus fugit..

A highly original Christmas gift

Please allow me a few lines to tell you all about a fun and seasonal website I have found. I just want to share this good cheer at this time of the holidays. It happens to be a great website where I have uploaded a real photo of yours truly and virtually sat on Santa’s lap, just like the good old days when I was a small boy. You know the sort of thing: All excited about Christmas and possibly getting a great holiday gift, we have all been there.

You will find that there is a great photo frame that is not only digital but has a really remarkable feature. Using the CEIVA digital photo frame you can have your family and friends send pictures instantly to your photo frame from wherever they may find themselves. To make a long story short: it works remotely which is a great feature. People can send their images straight to your photo frame using a cell phone or a computer.

At any moment you can have a new picture appear on your digital photo frame. I think this is a great gadget and I would certainly love one of these for myself. This really is great fun and I think the fact that you can send pictures directly to someone else’s CEIVA digital photo frame is a very exciting feature. Have a look for yourselves to see what the fuss is all about.

Check out this site if you’ve got a wish and have a good look around, then upload your very own photo and ‘sit on Santa’s lap’. Also, there is a contest that you can enter. A winner is chosen each day for the duration of the contest and twenty nine winners in total will be picked. There is a cash prize of five hundred dollars per winner, how about that? Surely, you’d want to get into that?

Check it out now, as it is a fun site and you will find out about the CEIVA digital photo frame, which is a great idea for a gift for someone else, or yourself.

Muse

Dear friends, good news to convey as I can tell you that the Muse has made a welcome return. I've been writing poems with which I am quite content, I've been working on a story that may go somewhere, and I'm writing journalistic articles which seem to be valued by the editor and readers of a certain outlet. All in all, I'm quite happy. I had been hoping I would be inspired to write again and it seems to be working out just fine.

Great Emerald Forest snacks

Have I told you that I love great new snacks or nice chewing gums or sweets. There are some lovely snacks out there but it is not often that you find a great sweet or snack that you really love. After all, we are here to enjoy ourselves aren’t we? At least enjoying nice foods should be a part of it, in my honest opinion.

You should definitely check out the wonderful products from Emerald Forest as they are simply something else entirely. Emerald Forest produces the highest quality natural sweeteners and snacks so make sure you check them out.

Did you know that Emerald Forest Gums, Mints, Fruit Sours, and Coffee Shots contain extremely delicious natural sweeteners and flavours, and colours. You simply have to try these for your self. Moreover, you do not have to worry about your teeth as these wonderful Emerald Forest snacks shield against cavities and plaque, so that is no problem whatsoever.

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Nerdfest

That nerdy sitcom is on the telly. You know the one with a few nerds living across the hall from that nice blonde girl who was in '8 Rules' or something. Funny how the Americans seem to have a thing for the stereotype of the nerd. I suppose it's the liking of the underdog syndrome. It's sort of funny but a bit lame. Like most sitcoms, then..

The Orchid Boutique

One of my favourite pastimes is going to the beach. When I used to live far away from the sea I used to miss going to the beach for a swim or just to hang out. I love getting there nice and early when the beach is quiet and peaceful. But, of course we all like to look good when we go to the beach or a swimming pool. If you are looking for some great Agua Bendita Swimwear then I have just the thing for you.

Check out TheOrchidBoutiqe.com for a wonderful range of very cool swimwear. You will be amazed at some of the stuff you can get here. They have great designer swimwear for fashionistas and also designer swimsuits for women and juniors. Check out the website; you will love the swimwear on offer at TheOrchidBoutique.com but that is not all by any means.

TheOrchidBoutique also has a great range of fashionable jewelry to complement your vogue style, so check it out. There is custom jewelry from Lolindo, who has created exclusive online styles just for TheOrchidBoutique. Don’t forget to check out this wonderful choice in fashion jewelry.



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Great Aussie film

Went to see the epic Australia tonight. I enjoyed it very much although it certainly has its flaws. Wasn't too impressed with Nicole Kidman's pantomime English accent but the scenes of her arriving in Darwin and being introduced to Outback life were very funny and entertaining.
A fun romp with some stunning imagery and a good story.

Twitting

Someone I know just invited me to join Twitter and I have relented and did in fact join up. I've never really made much of a go with these social media applications and part of me thinks it's more 'for the kids' than the likes of me. But I could be wrong. We'll see. I regard this person who invited me highly enough to trust his judgement so we'll see what it will bring.

Blogging is something I enjoy because it involved writing. Keepin in touch with the world and his dog through endless social thingeys is something I am less keen on, to be honest. Life's just to short to keep chronicling it as you go to all and sundry.

I find life to be fairly fragmented at the best of time and I have to pick and choose what I spend my energy on wisely, I feel. Oh, there's a new poem on http://ancientheartmagazine.blogspot.com/