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The dentist says I’ve got dry socket. It’s not as funny as it sounds
The dentist says I’ve got dry socket. It’s not as funny as it sounds
Having teeth removed is not all it’s cracked up to be.
Gareth John
Aug 9
Faldo v Norman | The Masters 1996
Faldo v Norman | The Masters 1996
Nick Faldo and Greg Norman were the dominant forces in golf for a decade. At The 96 Masters, they went head to head on a memorable last day
Gareth John
Nov 11, 2020
Paulo Rossi and the Telê Santana Blues
Paulo Rossi and the Telê Santana Blues
Recalling the World Cup of 1982 in Spain. The artistry of Brazil versus the Rossi inspired Italians in a match of the ages.
Gareth John
Oct 27, 2020
St David and the Half-Day Holiday
St David and the Half-Day Holiday
It was the day that Dafydd Hughes got a crayon stuck up his nose.
Gareth John
Mar 1, 2017
It’s all Pointless in the end
It’s all Pointless in the end
I watched Pointless on the TV this evening.
Gareth John
Oct 25, 2016
And Now, Some Limericks
And Now, Some Limericks
A few limericks to groan at — don’t worry, they only take a moment to read.
Gareth John
Jan 29, 2014
The Monico — A Cinema
The Monico — A Cinema
An ode to the independent cinemas of the past — in particular the Monico cinema in Cardiff.
Gareth John
Nov 20, 2013
The Big Red Button
The Big Red Button
Micro fiction: It appeared one day, with instructions not to press.
Gareth John
Apr 29, 2013
Ordinary Tuesday: September 11th 2001
Ordinary Tuesday: September 11th 2001
Remembering where I was, the day the world changed.
Gareth John
Sep 11, 2012
A Wholly Remarkable Book — The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
A Wholly Remarkable Book — The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
If you haven’t read Douglas Adams’ series of comedy gold, read this review as it will tell you exactly why you should rectify this…
Gareth John
Aug 8, 2012
Review — The Sisters Brothers by Patrick De Witt
Review — The Sisters Brothers by Patrick De Witt
A review of the Booker nominated darkly comic western novel, now also a Motion Picture.
Gareth John
Aug 8, 2012
A Concerning matter | The Higgs Boson Discovery
A Concerning matter | The Higgs Boson Discovery
Scientists claim to have finally discovered the infamous Higgs Boson, some 50 years after he went missing
Gareth John
May 7, 2012
A Matter of Life and Death
A Matter of Life and Death
In remembrance of the late, great Gary Speed — A Welsh legend
Gareth John
Nov 27, 2011
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