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The Problem with Recruitment Consultants

The Problem with Recruitment Consultants

File this post under 'career limiting moves'. The problem with recruiters isn't just a general lack of imagination, it's the overly serious and humourless way they undertake their job (I can think of only one tremendous exception). Very few seem to have a maverick streak of human understanding, an ... Read more »
A year in Brighton

A year in Brighton

Can it be a year already? Well, it isn't really, but a year ago today I signed the papers and took a flat in my hometown of Brighton and even though I didn't completely relocate until after Christmas, it's pretty much one whole year. Wow. No regrets. I can hardly imagine moving back to the smoke ... Read more »
The X-Factor: Hallelujah.

The X-Factor: Hallelujah.

When it comes to showbiz, I like schmaltz. I've liked schmaltz even more since I learnt it was a jewish/yiddish term for goose, chicken or pork fat. That's what you need to add a bit of fun, luxury, shine and excitement to a dish. Showbiz is the same. I like schmaltz. So, I've been enjoying the ... Read more »
Farewell Woolworths...

Farewell Woolworths…

There was little evidence of a frenzy in Woolies on Western Road in Brighton. In fact, this afternoon it wasn't any more busy than it is on a busy Saturday in the run up to Christmas anyway and there was still plenty of stuff up for grabs. I didn't buy anything but some people were bagging ... Read more »
I passed my Eleven Plus

I passed my Eleven Plus

The BBC has published a cute mini-Eleven Plus that gives a taste of the test that determined the futures of British children for three decades. An Eleven Plus pass sent you to Grammar School and fail meant the tech or secondary modern. Of course, I should pass the Eleven Plus. I have two ... Read more »
The Chatroom of Commons

The Chatroom of Commons

The House of Commons has turned into the highest internet chatroom in the land. The economy is in real trouble, there are numerous national and international issues that our elected representatives should be turning their collective wisdom to and what are they obsessing about? Moderation. Look ... Read more »
Noah and the Whale: I was Wrong.

Noah and the Whale: I was Wrong.

So. First of all. I'm sorry. Dear Noah and the Whale. I slagged yous and I was wrong. Sorry. Best, dw. For everyone else: Noah and the Whale are a pleasing young and new band from Britain's Surrey. Back in May, I saw them at the Great Escape Festival. I was probably just annoyed about ... Read more »
Raise a pint to common sense

Raise a pint to common sense

A conversation in my local pub reminded me of the fundamental absurdity of some of the arguments promoting increased taxes and regulation on the good old British boozer. The aim is to limit binge-drinking and tackle excess alcohol consumption in general. I was supping a nourishing and refreshing ... Read more »
Nanowrimo. (Ends.)

Nanowrimo. (Ends.)

NanoWriMo, National Novel Writing Month, ended on Sunday at midnigh with the arrival of December. It would be better called WoNaWriMo (wo = world) but it's been a worthwhile endeavour. I've fallen well short of the 50k target and don't have an accurate final count owing to handwriting most of my ... Read more »
How to use a toilet.

How to use a toilet.

Just in case you didn't know, it being 2008 and all that, here's what to do if you've been to the lav and have no idea what to do with that handle by the pan. Thank goodness all toilet goers on the City Thameslink will never be confused ... Read more »
NaNoWriMo: the story so far...

NaNoWriMo: the story so far…

NaNoWriMo is a great idea. It's obvious to me that the daily discipline of sitting down and writing words with a deadline works: it's certainly been how my modest past works have been produced. And from the experience of writing those worthless volumes I know I can write 1700 words a day and much ... Read more »
Sarah Willingham: J'accuse.

Sarah Willingham: J’accuse.

You can judge a man by the company he keeps. So what is Raymond Blanc, distinguished chef and successful businessman, doing in The Restaurant with the grating and graceless Sarah Willingham? I have previous with Willingham. It dates back a few years to the time she became Managing Director ... Read more »
King Alfred is Dead*

King Alfred is Dead*

Spotted in Brighton this weekend, it's a delight to see that the Evening Argus is the first for news. One can only imagine it was a slow news day? And in other news, my namesake, former Seagulls player and Hartlepool FC boss, Danny Wilson says his team should have beaten the Albion. Glad ... Read more »
It's the damn waiting...

It’s the damn waiting…

I'm totally on edge. I can't concentrate on anything. I've been pacing the floor. I can't eat. I'm going to be up all night watching results from the presidential election in the US. Does this make me weird? Probably. But as some people love football or F1, I love elections. And this is the ... Read more »