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The power of guilt……
Most movies are somehow based on a love story. Good and bad, crazed, unrequited lovers, affairs, tragedy and good old fashioned, sugar coated, manufactured popsicle hollywood romance. The story is the same whether its humans, aliens, werewolves or vampires. I watched The Reader (based on the book of the same name…
Something I remembered….
In a little trinket shop in Malacca, Malaysia I bought a cheap little pendant. On it in black ink were scribbled chinese characters with the below proverb on it. Its been years since I have travelled and the pendant was lost in the lining of my backpack, but I remembered what…
Another string to my bow….
I was recently asked to conduct an interview for a small Sydney framing place which has successfully been around for 25 years. I was a little nervous about it and wasn't sure how the interview would read afterwards but Lynn Pearce was fantastic and I had no problem creating an…
The rise of the proles….
Everyone has an opinion on what is happening in the UK. Watching the riots unfold, the burning homes, and the thugs bullying and stealing from peaceful innocents. Adrenalin pumped, faceless hoodies, following each other in and out of stores looting TV’s because “F*ck It, if he’s getting one why can’t…
An exquisite piece of writing…
This example of perfect writing was posted on twitter by Russell Brand in memory of Amy Winehouse. Love him or hate him, it's a great piece of work. 'When you love someone who suffers from the disease of addiction you await the phone call. There will be a phone call.…
Awkward Pet Family Photos…
Regular readers will know my love for awkward family photos. There is now a new website, equally awkard and just as funny. Here is my personal favourite. Check out the rest at
iPhone autocorrect why do you mock me???
Finally after many years of having a clunky mobile that looked like a 1980's Atari I got myself the new white iPhone. Yes, now I no longer have mobile phone shame and can text, tweet, bump and shazam to my hearts content. But, being a Duff means I carry a curse.…
To all the hippies at heart..
It's my duty to support all things "Duff" and this cool outfit are performing at Glastonbury this weekend. So if you're a true hippy or just one for the duration of the glorious Glastonbury festival I wish you a weekend of no rain, great live music in the sun, laughter…
Where have all the books gone?
Whilst researching some online ads for a client today I came across this ad. Its for a Brazilian magazine called Veja. Pretty poignant ad, delicately done to promote their I-Pad friendly magazine. It also highlights how using technology is second nature to children these days, it actually made me feel…
Ever feel like just a number?
Just recently I’ve experienced two kinds of customer service. One of which made me feel valued and the well I may has well not have existed. I bought two very different gifts but spent about the same online and had issues with both orders, which is out of the ordinary…