random ramblings about the stuff and the thing

Dearest Spammer, What Can I Say?

Dearest Spammer

I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the mass-produced unsolicited marketing material you so thoughtfully sent to me and half a million others today. And yesterday. And every day for the last six and half years.

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A Letter to my Younger Self

ASTRONAUT

I have some good news and some not-so good news about the next 17 years. Where shall I begin? I hate to be the one to break it to you, but as yet there’s still no sign of hoverboards. (That Michael J Fox has a lot to answer for).

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Dear Prime Minister, This is why you need me…

ME HEN DOO RUDE

Allow me to introduce myself – I am a consummate banking professional with a proven record of meeting deadlines, hitting targets and delivering excellent customer service. I can roll my tongue, order a hotdog in 17 languages and hold my breath for an hour and a half (so long as no-one pinches my nose).

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Dear Jessica, You shouldn’t have…

MILK AND COOKIES FOR SANTA

Just what I always wanted – a plastic reindeer with edible poop. How ever did you know? I feel so silly now for only getting you a new Laptop, Blu-Ray player, 3 albums, 2 sets of pyjamas and a day ticket to a luxury Spa. You shouldn’t have. Really.

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