Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 9th April, 2021.

9th April, 2021.

It’s officially the case … that I’m thinking about watching a movie, tonight.

Thinking about it!

I might not: I might just end up reading a book, again.

Frankly, The Lathe of Heaven is coming to a climax: and Johnny Alpha’s JUST made sure the incredibly evil Sadan The Demon Maker can no longer cause problems!

It’s amazing what you can do with a second hand, lead lined, nuclear fall out shelter.

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Did I mention I had a phone call, yesterday?

I shouldn’t’ve done: as I actually had two.

One from my new Job Centre case worker.

Which went well, although she wanted to put me on a Work and Health scheme, similar to the one I’m already on.

I think my previous case worker should maybe have added that to my notes!

The other call?   Was from O2: my mobile phone provider.

To be frank?   I was angling for more compensation: given that the local mobile phone mast is STILL not up.

I had no luck.

O2 are taking the line that they’ve taken every step they can to restore normal service.

And that they can do no more, until Brentwood Council approves their planning applications.

Hmmm … 

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Just as a final thought?

I’ve just heard on the Today programme, that Laurie Anderson’s to re-release her seminal Big Science LP.

Cue the music … !

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 8th April, 2021.

8th April, 2021

Yes: it’s officially official … I had a late night, last night.

Writing my review of the first episode of For All Mankind, series two.

And it has to be said, it looks rather impressive.

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For All Mankind — Series 2 Episode 1 — Every Little Thing — A Review

6th April, 2021.

It’s got to be said: I like a certain amount of electronica.

So, as you’ll realise from the video intro, there?   You’ll realise I’m (metaphorically) staring at my bed: and the seductive prose of Ursula LeGuin’s The Lathe of Heaven.

It’s my current book at bedtime.

So … ?

I’m repeating something of a pattern: one that works for me.

I’ve watched a TV show.

An episode of For All Mankind — series 2, so you know.

And?

Before I hit the sack — and read another chapter of George Orr’s dreams — I wanted the record to show I’d started writing this review of Every Little Thing.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 7-4-2021: Life on Mars.

7th April, 2021.

Yes: I’m going to be doing stuff!

No, really!   I managed to see the first episode of For All Mankind’s second series, last night: a rather exciting episode involving a solar flare.

That, and the video, will be live, later.

I’ve also got to give Basildon Hospital a ring, as I’m having a phone appointment, next week.   I want to make sure they have the right number.

All that … ?

And I’ll confess to feeling rather pleased.

Last night’s home made beef stew went down rather well.

I think I’m getting the hang of parsnips … 

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I THINK blogging’s having an effect on me!

I’ve seen this piece on the BBC’s news site: a piece that tells us dozens have been fined over what the article calls — with pointed quote marks  — ‘illegal mushroom picking.’

The way my mind works?

I’m wondering if the people fined were fined for picking mushrooms illegally, or picking illegal mushrooms!

Who knows!

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 6th April, 2021

6th April, 2021.

It’s official: I might just go shopping.

On the other hand … ?

I might not.

Whether I do or I don’t … ?

I know I need milk.

And some vegetables.

I fancy beef stew, and having something that resembles carrots and parsnips would be an idea … 

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I’m also another chapter into both The Lathe of Heaven, and Strontium Dog: The Starlord Years.

Both are looking good!

Although I don’t think Ursula would’ve invented someone like Billy Joe*!

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As a final thought … ?

As a final though, Thandie Newton is no longer Thandie Newton.

She’s officially changed her name.

Or, at least, altered the spelling of her first name: from Thandie to Thandiwe, the original Shona spelling

She does know how to keep a blogger on his toes!

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