Yes yes. I know it's objectives. It's just one of those things that wind me up; when people get the slightly wrong word.Like when they say 'pacific' instead of 'specific'. you know the fellows. The sort who spell dictionery wrong. Anyway. some months ago, in an attempt to inject a stronger feeling of purpose into my existence, I decided to ...

....ignore most people's advice.I was browsing Facebook the other day, as most of us over 35s tend to do, and came across a FB friend wishing her Dad a happy birthday.This friend is a muso who I know pretty well, as is the specific father in this story.So said friend wishes the Dad, then goes on to tell people that ...

Some months ago I read about the concept of using the words "either" and "or" as a tactic to get the behaviour you want from someone, or to frame a discussion or argument in order to win.I'm sure we're all aware of people using either / or in everyday conversation and I'm equally sure we all use it ourselves."What are ...

I discovered a new comedy on Netflix last week. In the little thought I put into this post prior to writing it I contemplated not telling you what the programme is called, simply because then you won't accuse me of doing the very act I'm criticising. Then I realised that I'm criticising myself for doing that thing anyhow, so it ...

Ever have stuff happen to you, or perhaps just things you encounter, that make you wonder if you are getting old or whether the world is losing its head?There I was, casually out with my brothers a couple of weeks ago, off to a rather pleasant gig as it happens.Musicbiz bro gets something out of his pocket and puts in ...

I'm lucky that in over 20 years of playing the drums in London I've been able to study under a multitude of teachers.I'm currently with a fairly well known guy who is out around the world on tour with someone for most of his time, but teaches when he has some downtime. He teaches just because he loves to do ...

I saw a rant by a friend on Facebook recently on the subject of menstruating women not being allowed in certain religious sites in some parts of the world, specifcally Sri Lanka.It's mildly embarrasing to admit this, but it's a subject I've been wholly unaware of until I saw this. Though  I'm immensely proud of my heritage the fact is ...

I was playing a gig with one of my bands on Saturday evening. We've somehow got to do these pretty big rugby gigs at one of the largest professional clubs in the country, in which we play in the bar after the match and get a largish crowd, about 500 - 900 people depending on the match.These things are raucous, ...

Is it too controversial to start by saying that most Sri Lankans, perhaps Asians in general, don't really say "I love you" or express emotions much? I don't recall a single moment when either of my parents said it to me or either of my brothers and I don't hold any grudge or bad feeling towards them for it, ...

I was reading Cerno's post the other day, about him being a blogger for 12 years, and it made me nostalgic.Truth be told, I've forgotten how to write, not that I was any writer in the first place, but I mean really, I can't even get through a sentence without missing a letter or typing a double T there ...

Rumour has it that Kottu is 10 years old. I say "rumour" because no one is exactly sure on this, but it's about 10 years old. Sometime around now.Never one to fear a rapidly retreating bandwagon I'm going to catch the thing, jump on it and wish Indi and the thousands of staff behind Kottu's ongoing maintenance a very happy ...

Rumour has it that Kottu is 10 years old. I say "rumour" because no one is exactly sure on this, but it's about 10 years old. Sometime around now.Never one to fear a rapidly retreating bandwagon I'm going to catch the thing, jump on it and wish Indi and the thousands of staff behind Kottu's ongoing maintenance a very ...

Last week, while hanging around the metropolis of Serendib, I went to the opening night of the exhibition at Barefoot, a place you just might be aware of.C had one of her newly christened Barefoot sulks about this. I've decided to label them because they happen frequently and laughing at your partner, particularly when they don't find it funny, is ...

I know, I know, you don't hear from me for ages and then two come along in a row, like buses.I didn't intend for there to be a follow up post to my last one, but rather sadly the need arose.Last Friday, a few hours after I'd written that post, I went to see my Dad in hospital. Thankfully he's ...

I know, I know, you don't hear from me for ages and then two come along in a row, like buses.I didn't intend for there to be a follow up post to my last one, but rather sadly the need arose.Last Friday, a few hours after I'd written that post, I went to see my Dad in hospital. Thankfully ...

It's been a while and, by Mahinda, things have changed! I'm one of the many who share the feelings of optimism and hope for the Motherland. The one thing I never dreamed was that the downfall of the regime would be democracy itself. A coup, an assassination or an invasion seemed far more probable to me, which is kind of ...

It's been a while and, by Mahinda, things have changed! I'm one of the many who share the feelings of optimism and hope for the Motherland. The one thing I never dreamed was that the downfall of the regime would be democracy itself. A coup, an assassination or an invasion seemed far more probable to me, which is kind ...

About a year ago K, my youngest, gave me a denim shirt for Christmas. I don't think it was particularly expensive but I love it. It's got that "aged" look, the one we all pay extra for because we can't be bothered to actually wait until our clothes really age. Which is only actually a few months as they're mostly ...

About a year ago K, my youngest, gave me a denim shirt for Christmas. I don't think it was particularly expensive but I love it. It's got that "aged" look, the one we all pay extra for because we can't be bothered to actually wait until our clothes really age. Which is only actually a few months as they're ...

I've just signed another two year lease on my apartment and one of the things that cropped up in my mind as this was going on was the idea of a bit of a mass tidy up.That's not to say my apartment is some sort of man's disaster area in terms of mess and dirt. Not at all, in fact ...