Author Archives: odeboyz

Lady Chatterley’s maid demands a raise

Posted on June 9, 2022 by odeboyz

Maid: “I’d like a raise.” Lady Chatterley: “Why do you deserve a raise? Maid: “Two reasons. I’m a better cook than you.” Lady Chatterley: “Who told you?” Maid: “Your husband. And I’m better in bed than you are as well.” … Continue reading →

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Song Review: Blowin’ in the Wind (Dylan) 60th Anniversary (1962-2022)

Posted on June 6, 2022 by odeboyz

Blowin’ in the wind is an iconic anthem of the 1960s, which has been covered by many artists. Purists shudder at the implications. They believe that only the 1962 Dylan recording is perfection. I too thought this way, until like … Continue reading →

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Energy Conservation in Hell

Posted on June 2, 2022 by odeboyz
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OAP Blues song

Posted on June 1, 2022 by odeboyz

Woke up this morning andGot myself a beerWashed down my pillsSwilled down eagerly.  Woke up this morning andGot myself some toastBuried it in jamFinished off in a cloud of crumbs Woke up this morning andOpened my eyesPinched my arm hardSmiled … Continue reading →

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Book Review: William Ryan ~ The Holy Thief (2010)

Posted on May 30, 2022 by odeboyz

The death of Phillip Kerr left a hole in my reading of historical novels. His principal character, Bernie Gunther,1 a Berlin policeman becomes embedded in the Nazi regime whilst maintaining his integrity (sort of). Ryan’s Moscow Noir novels are set … Continue reading →

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Evangelicals from the church of Dionysus

Posted on May 26, 2022 by odeboyz
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A vicious review of a Bob Dylan concert: Scotland 1991

Posted on May 26, 2022 by odeboyz

Dylan now resembles nothing so much as an alcoholic lumberjack on a Saturday night out in some Saskatchewan backwater, staggering around the stage here in a huge plaid jacket and odd little hat. The band, meanwhile, have all the charisma … Continue reading →

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A Gangsters Son

Posted on May 23, 2022 by odeboyz

Dad: How did the exam go son? Son: You’re gonna be proud of me. Dad: Why? Son: They questioned me but I just said, ‘No comment’.

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Asymmetric Warfare: Take that, big boy

Posted on May 23, 2022 by odeboyz

The Attempted Assassination of Margaret Thatcher, 1984 Moscow apartment buildings bombing by Chechens, 1999 The suicide bombing of USS Cole, Yemen 2000

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The Sports Mechanic

Posted on May 19, 2022 by odeboyz

Three middle-aged women were bragging about their sons. Sarah said “My son William studied Architecture at Cambridge. He makes £70,000 a year and has been promised a partnership.” Her friend, Anthea, smirked, “Charlie read Law at Oxford and he’s only … Continue reading →

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