Jack Scott's Blog, page 68
June 4, 2014
Wild Things
The old Co-operative Society depository that now ware-houses our micro-loft sits along one side of St Stephen’s Square, just outside the old city walls. Sadly, a modern road layout has rather robbed the square of its former character. Aside from the old warehouse, all that remains is a local pub for local people on the … Continue reading →
May 30, 2014
Normal for Norfolk
As a recent interloper to this green and pleasant corner of England, it’s not for me to suggest that the north folk of Norfolk are less blessed in the old grey matter than those in other parts of this sceptre’d isle. Those in a better position to judge such things tell me that a long … Continue reading →
May 25, 2014
A Sight for Sore Eyes
Meandering through the fairground masses in Chapelfield Gardens at Easter, I was stopped in my tracks by two unusual sights standing out from the candyflossed crowd, naff neon, tinny tunes and spinning tops. The first was this sign on the side of the coffee kiosk. It’s a simple message that speaks volumes. Only the disagreeable … Continue reading →
May 20, 2014
The Lofty Visitors
English weather at its worst is a depressing and insipid affair – no drama or performance, just days of persistent damp greyness. A few weeks of low-lying gloom were brightened by a warm front of visitors to the Norwich micro-loft. The high pressure pushed the clouds aside, to leave the flatlands basking in sunshine. First up … Continue reading →
May 17, 2014
IDAHOT Day 2014
To help promote and support today’s IDAHOT Day 2014, the marvellous people behind OUT140 invite you to write your own coming out story in 140 characters or less. Simply tweet your tale to @OUT140, or use the hashtag #OUT140. You never know, it could end up on stage. You can also follow OUT140 on Faceache, and … Continue reading →
May 15, 2014
Bearded Men in Dresses
Conchita Wurst’s hair-raising victory at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest was historic for two reasons: A country not associated with the Balkans, Baltic and/or the former Soviet Union actually won for a change; and She was a he in a frock and whiskers (just in case you hadn’t noticed). Naturally, the Russian Orthodox Church (among other … Continue reading →
May 10, 2014
Conchita Rocks
“This night is dedicated to everyone who believes in a future of peace and freedom.” Conchita Wurst Can’t argue with that.Filed under: Bigotry, Equalities, Eurovision, LGBT, Music & Dance Continue reading →
Eurovision – And the Band Played On
The Eurovision Song Contest is like herpes. There is no cure. The overblown glittery bandwagon pulls into Copenhagen this year, no doubt costing the Danish economy more than the Nazi occupation. Reduced to back-slapping bonhomie between neighbours and century-old foes, the songfest has been given an extra political frisson this year by the nasty homophobic laws in … Continue reading →
May 7, 2014
Driving Miss Daisy
Apart from a half-hearted attempt at learning to drive in my twenties (booked some lessons, took a test, nearly killed someone, didn’t bother with a replay), I’ve never seen much point in getting behind a wheel. After all, the Tube has always been the best way to get around the Smoke; only plummy-voiced wankers in Chelsea … Continue reading →
May 2, 2014
Jay Talking
The incomparable Roving Jay recently blew into town for a few bevvies, a bite and a chin wag. She was on a pilgrimage to the Norfolk flatlands of her birth and catching up with her folks. Luckily for me, she detoured to Norwich to pick up where we left off last time we met and this … Continue reading →
