So, for amusement, let’s do a meme I stumbled across on Matthew Yglesias’s blog, which he nicked from someone else (this dude). Here’s all the cities I’ve traveled to this year. What’s the selection criteria? Well, anywhere I spent a … Continue reading
Cheese, baby! It’s all about the Cheese when you blog… So, what have I been reading lately? Oh I know you want me to tell you. Mostly reading for fun, which I’ve been able to do since I finished my … Continue reading
Okay, so I’ve taken the plunge and joined Twitter, like any good 21st century faux-bohemian. You can see my random droppings (…ew…) at: http://twitter.com/adevenney Or you could just join Twitter yourself and follow me like any good net denizen. Now … Continue reading
This is bloody awesome: John McCain mixed with Frank Miller boilerplate caption narration from The Dark Knight Returns. Bloody brilliant. Go check out all the pictures, but this one is the best. … Continue reading
European Tribune – Community, Politics & Progress. Michael Lillis once ran the Anglo-Irish section of the Department of Foreign and was a central player in the British Irish peace process. As heavyweight civil servants go, they don’t come much heavier. … Continue reading
Saving this article from the Guardian for later: Ian Buruma: Why the potential death of Belgium matters for all of Europe Belgium is in danger of falling apart. For more than six months, the country has been unable to form … Continue reading
Found this image on Daily Kos earlier and just had to toss it up here for posterity. This is in response to an amusing and harmless verbal gaffe John McCain recently made, which you can check out here. I’m loving … Continue reading
I don’t want to forget this either, so here you go: Top 10 traditional bars in Brussels Brussels has no shortage of cosy bars where you can sample the finest Belgian beers while soaking up the atmosphere. John Brunton picks … Continue reading
Okay, I lied about hibernating…I’m linking this here, so I don’t forget it, as I might need it for a talk I’m giving in a few weeks. From the Guardian: Happy in Europe but still best friends with the US … Continue reading
Uhhhhh, I think I have the flu. Brain and attention span melting to levels of a ten year old. Hmmmm, so that’s why I watched, for no apparent reason, The Fairly Oddparents earlier today… I’m now going to return to … Continue reading