Monthly Archives: January 2025

Jesus ‘for hire’ in Utah

Posted on January 29, 2025 by odeboyz

“Models who look like Jesus are in demand in Utah…because people like to hire Jesus look-alikes for family portraits and wedding announcements. Men who work for the Church of Latter-Day Saints are required to shave daily and keep their hair … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Lee Child ~ The Visitor (2000)

Posted on January 29, 2025 by odeboyz

Reacher novels mainline on ‘Smash, Bang, Wallop’. The Visitor is subtle, nuanced and very, very clever. It is the fourth novel in this book-a-year series and appeared before Lee Child transitioned into formulaic sado-porn. There are only two examples of … Continue reading →

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Anyone you know?

Posted on January 25, 2025 by odeboyz
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A Ryanair pub

Posted on January 22, 2025 by odeboyz

Jim went into a pub and ordered a pint of Guinness. “That’ll be a euro.” Said the smiling bartender. “Wow, that’s cheap!” “We always beat the competition on price.” “Cheers.” “I see you don’t have a glass.” “That’s true.” “Would … Continue reading →

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Film Review: A complete Unknown (2025) ~ (Timothee Chamalet)

Posted on January 22, 2025 by odeboyz

A Complete Unknown is the worst Dylan biopic I’ve seen.1 It’s a Memory Lane sing-a -long. And the plot/narrative? Negligible. Quite how Dylan’s story can be emptied into a series of brooding scenes is beyond me. Elle Fanning (Sylvie Russo)2 … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Dylan Photo

Posted on January 18, 2025 by odeboyz
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The Cost-of-Living Crisis: Designer Chocolate

Posted on January 15, 2025 by odeboyz

“My current favourite is Rozsavolgyl Csokolade – Sur Del Largo, £9:95/70gr, Venezuelan beans, made in Hungary; this bar is ‘beautifully balanced’ – the notes say so and I agree. Very classy, so tasty and elegantly wrapped.” Annalisa Barbieri Observer Magazine … Continue reading →

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The Execution of Archbishop Cranmer, 1556

Posted on January 15, 2025 by odeboyz

The Apostles’ Creed I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen1 The Church guides believers to Heaven.2 This satisfied everyone … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness

Posted on January 14, 2025 by odeboyz

The time for forgiveness has goneGales howl across mountain peaksTrees are bundled to the groundAnimals crushed and left to dieNo-one cares The time for forgiveness has goneFires rage devouring housesSparks a thousand feet highAnd drones admire the sightA wonderful spectacle … Continue reading →

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Woody Allen on marriage

Posted on January 11, 2025 by odeboyz

“I’ve had bad luck in my two previous marriages. The first wife left me, and the second did not.”

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