SR-71 Blackbird – The King Of Speed
Ok, let’s get this out of the way to start – I’m crap at the guitar. It’s often said that Jimmy Page’s renditions of “Stairway to Heaven” were known to bring people to tears. Well, mine did, too. But while playing the guitar I...ACHTUNG!
I came across this warning on some test equipment years ago. I still get a grin out of it today. I don’t know who wrote it, but no one ever messed with equipment that bore this label. Have you seen any warning signs that make you laugh?...What Have The Romans Ever Done For Us?
If you grew up anywhere near the Monty Python era you’re bound to know the title of this post. The quote comes from The Life of Brian. When John Cleese asks the question “what have the Romans done for us?” the answer he ends up being forced to say All right, all right...Five Minutes of Your Life Back
Ok, I’ll fess up. I don’t have a blog post for today, but , like all good 21st century movie stars caught in embarrassing situations, I have an excuse. Not that I’m a movie star, you understand, or even a fully paid up member of the 21st century really, but an excuse...Nigel Blackwell
Nigel Blackwell was born in rural Oxfordshire in England. He has a love of books, a PhD in Physical Chemistry, and a black belt in pointing out the obvious. As a teenager he toured Europe, and hasn't stopped traveling since. He loves seeing the wonders of the world and meeting the people in it, and hasn't been anywhere that doesn't have the potential for a story. He now lives in Texas with his wife and daughter, where they enjoy the sunshine and listen to the coyotes howl at night.