Category: James Proclaims
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Disclaimer In the 363 words that follow this disclaimer, there are: 210 words of insincerity for comic effect, 22 words of heartfelt sincerity and 131…
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Until today I didn’t know what the word ‘taxonomy’ meant. Actually that probably isn’t especially surprising. It’s not a word in common usage. If you’re…
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I’m 36. I’m ok with that. Age is just a number really. You’re as old as you feel and all that. I spent most of…
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Although I can drive, I tend, for the most part, to be a pedestrian. Currently I can walk to work and l live close to…
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My other half occasionally claims to be a vegetarian. She knows that she isn’t really, she’s actually a pescetarian but people find it easier to…
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This post is about football, so it would be remiss not mention yesterday’s Fifa election, which Sepp Blatter, won, essentially unopposed. Again. This despite much…
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I drive a 2007 silver Ford Ka. It is not the coolest car in the world. Still I quite like it. I live in Reading…
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The walk to my local supermarket is eminently pleasant. It’s a twenty minute stroll through charming green parkland, alongside a canal, complete with lock and…
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If you ask me what my favourite food is, on any given day I would probably give you a different answer. It’s really down to…
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There’s this belief that anger and adversity produces the best art. I’m not certain who actually believes it, but it does seem to be a…
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When the Antique Roadshow theme song blasts out of my television I feel sick to my stomach. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve got nothing against…
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It’s always good to throw in an Oscar Wilde quote, as evidence of one’s own wit. It’s a strange vicarious thrill. I’m quoting Oscar Wilde,…
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Once again I find myself to be the last person in the building as my colleagues have all departed for the day. Much paperwork to…
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About to leave work at the end of a frankly mental day, my foot was half out of the door when I heard the phone…
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I love Star Wars. The Empire Strikes Back is probably my favourite film of all time, but I basically love all of the films—even though…
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I’ve started numerous blogs over the years. They always start well. I usually post regular updates for a few days, sometimes even two or three…
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