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Die Nummer sind ein Wunder/ Another rambling post and minor update

(Google translate suggests that Zahlen sind ein Wunder is closer to the "Numbers are a miracle" that I want to say here, but I have only mild confidence in this.) Man this hasn't been a great couple of days of me versus technology and the world. (Whining to come, but first, most of our original … Continue reading Die Nummer sind ein Wunder/ Another rambling post and minor update →

Escape (Radio drama recommendations)

Escape was an American radio drama anthology program which presented thriller, adventure, science-fiction and horror-type stories from the later end of the 1940s to the mid 1950s. A very well regarded series, despite it’s struggle to maintain sponsor interest during production, there were over 200 episodes produced, starring many big radio names . (During one … Continue reading Escape (Radio drama recommendations) →

My Top Ten Recommendations from the Films I watched in 2025

I watched at least a little of over 300 films this past year. The oldest was from 1931, and the most recent was a 2024 release. The 1950s were very much over-represented, as I watched nearly twice as many films from that decade than from any other. The 40's were also well represented. While I … Continue reading My Top Ten Recommendations from the Films I watched in 2025 →

King Solomon’s Mines and Titanium Noir – Book Reviews

Two shorter book reviews today, as I've been looking at these in my "drafts" folder for awhile. Review One: A "grabbed it for a little" title I've had a go at recently - H. Rider Haggard's King Solomon's Mines. This I have in a nice looking hardback at the moment. I've been meaning to read … Continue reading King Solomon’s Mines and Titanium Noir – Book Reviews →