Monthly Archives: December 2006

Back in January

Posted on 16 December, 2006 by Andrew Brown

This is where I’ll be if you need me.

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Friday Curry

Posted on 16 December, 2006 by Andrew Brown

Taken from Nigel Slater’s Real Fast Food. I added half a butternut squash to the recipe, which I’d cooked in the oven for 20 minutes and introduced to the curry near the end along with about 100g creme fraiche.

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Lewisham Round Up

Posted on 15 December, 2006 by Andrew Brown

Here are the posts that I caught this week that I found interesting in one way or another. Just to be clear, the views expressed are the authors’: Jens doesn’t like Mayors – “So just like the European Union is … Continue reading →

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Compiled

Posted on 14 December, 2006 by Andrew Brown

Lisa has a really excellent post about the art of the compilation tape/CD. I’m currently struggling with a compilation that I want to do, but fear won’t happen before I go away at the end of the week. My problem … Continue reading →

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Christmas in care

Posted on 14 December, 2006 by Andrew Brown

The New Statesman remind us that not all will be having an easy time at Christmas.  They’ve been talking to a young woman in care and those that look after her: “Christmas here can be very difficult. Sometimes they think … Continue reading →

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Heathside and Lethbridge Christmas Do

Posted on 13 December, 2006 by Andrew Brown

My thanks to my friends from the Heathside and Lethbridge estate for inviting me to the meal this evening. Every time I think about it I’m impressed with how much work the residents involved with the regeneration have put in, … Continue reading →

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Respect and Renewal

Posted on 13 December, 2006 by Andrew Brown

I’ve not had enough time to really read the new report from the JRF which looks at whether the ‘soft’ regeneration agenda that has been effective, but it looks interesting. There’s a focus on three areas, including Honor Oak in … Continue reading →

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A few lucky guesses

Posted on 13 December, 2006 by Andrew Brown

Rock StarYou scored 92%! You damn rock star. You know all the basics, and if you got any wrong, I bet it was that stupid Traveling Wilburys question.Your friends are probably intimidated by your knowledge of classic rock and envy … Continue reading →

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This is how we, WE, built OUR internet

Posted on 12 December, 2006 by Andrew Brown

At the Lewisham bloggers meet-up one of the many topics of conversation was about those that “get” web 2.0 and those who don’t*.  I think at the time the straw man was Matthew Taylor, but for those who don’t swim … Continue reading →

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Test Me Up

Posted on 12 December, 2006 by Andrew Brown

I’ve taken one of those online psychometric tests; those of you who have met me, or the virtual me, what do you think? You are very purposeful and are not frivalous with your time. Even socialising is likely to have … Continue reading →

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