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Shame on Moscow From hf148 in Dreamer of Dreams (897 days old)

Just ten days after the International Day Against Homophobia, the shocking scenes in Russia yesterday serve to remind us that across the globe homophobia is still rife, even in countries where homosex… more

For the missing From hf148 in Dreamer of Dreams (897 days old)

Another day, another newspaper with Madeleine McCann on the front page. On the Missing Kids UK Website, run by the police and the missing person’s bureau, Maddy is there of course. But so are ma… more

Images of death From hf148 in Dreamer of Dreams (897 days old)

Channel Four has announced that it will show images of Princess Diana in her last living moments in a new documentary. These images have not yet been shown by the British press, although they have bee… more

Olympic fears From hf148 in Dreamer of Dreams (912 days old)

Today’s Observer has reported that the Olympics may not bring the benefits to London that they are widely expected to. A report commissioned by the London Assembly states that the high expectati… more

Mankind needs to be grounded From hf148 in Dreamer of Dreams (918 days old)

Max Hastings has written on Comment is Free that our “binge- flying” culture must end because of the disastrous effects it will have on the environment. This is indeed a big problem. Air t… more

Poor Lord Browne From hf148 in Dreamer of Dreams (920 days old)

This week saw the downfall of one of Britain’s business tycoons, spectacularly yanked out of the closet by the ever-gracious Associated Press (home of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday.) Th… more

I can't save the world- my toilet roll is rubbish From hf148 in Dreamer of Dreams (926 days old)

 Sheryl Crow urges us all to save the world by using one sheet of toilet paper per bathroom visit. Whilst I’m sure her heart is in the right place, her advice is crap (which would take a lo… more

Consumerism gone Mad!! From hf148 in Dreamer of Dreams (927 days old)

 First we had the shameful scrum rampaging over Stella Macartney’s collection for H&M. Then we had the Primark phenomenon reach its zenith and cause a mini riot at the opening of the fl… more

Why I love Miliband From hf148 in Dreamer of Dreams (928 days old)

I had the pleasure of meeting David Miliband, albeit very briefly, on Monday night. Well, rather than a meeting it was more him walking past, saying something, and me swooning. Visibly. Anyway, s… more

Should I kill him?? From hf148 in Dreamer of Dreams (928 days old)

 There is an intruder in my kitchen, dressed entirely in grey. I have named him Charlie.  Charlie is a mouse who appears to have taken up residence behind my washing machine. He comes out… more

Welcome to the world From hf148 in Dreamer of Dreams (931 days old)

The world wide web that is... I have finally joined the MySpace revolution. Despite having never before been a computer lover, in the space of just a month I have blogged, networked and messaged my wa… more

Snobbish and judgemental bloggers From hf148 in Dreamer of Dreams (933 days old)

Scanning through some blogs recently I found some ones that I felt had an incredibly pessimistic and narrow minded view of Britain today. I won’t name names. They probably know if I am referring… more

Another Place From hf148 in Dreamer of Dreams (935 days old)

I know this is hardly recent, but I think Anthony Gormley’s artwork “Another Place” is truly wonderful. The cast iron figures staring wistfully out to sea from a beach on Merseyside … more

From one lost soul to another From hf148 in Dreamer of Dreams (935 days old)

It was gut wrenching to read about Ben Vodden in the papers today. He hanged himself last year because of bullying. He was only 11 years old.  Children can be so cruel. There are those that si… more

Beloved Guardian, you have let me down From hf148 in Dreamer of Dreams (936 days old)

Dear Guardian  Faithfully I pick you up every morning, and enjoy the time I spend in your company. I am happy to spend money on you, because I have always felt that you were worth it. But I … more

Stop telling me I'm gay and let me do my job!! From hf148 in Dreamer of Dreams (936 days old)

I love my new job- it’s worthy, fun and interesting. But for some reason, working for a gay rights charity automatically means I must be gay. On singing the praises of my workplace to my mothe… more

Thought of the day From hf148 in Dreamer of Dreams (937 days old)

Something for those who have hit rock bottom: "It is only when things are at their darkest, that we can truly see the stars."… more

America mourns, but Iraq suffers still From hf148 in Dreamer of Dreams (938 days old)

Front page news today was of course the campus shootings in America. This was indeed a terrible event- at least 30 people were killed- a death toll which has already earned the incident reams of news … more

Inner Killjoy on the dangers of dehydration From hf148 in Dreamer of Dreams (940 days old)

I hate to put a dampener on this gloriously hot sunny day, but my inner killjoy has spoken and desires to be heard. If this unseasonable warmth continues into summer, we face the prospect of yet mor… more

Joseph and his amazing television show From hf148 in Dreamer of Dreams (940 days old)

Why oh why do I like Any Dream Will Do so much? It was the third installment last night on BBC One and I sat riveted through the whole cheese fest, practically shrieking with delight.  The e… more

Questioning the monarchy, not the breakup From hf148 in Dreamer of Dreams (940 days old)

The media scrum over Prince William and Kate Middleton’s break up is diverting the public from considering the really important questions about the future of the British monarchy, namely, do we … more

Stars are mountains From hf148 in Dreamer of Dreams (940 days old)

Can you work it out.....?… more

Beauty in words From hf148 in Dreamer of Dreams (940 days old)

We are the music makersAnd we are the dreamers of dreamsWandering by lone sea breakersAnd sitting by desolate streamsWorld-losers and world-forsakersOn whom the pale moon gleamsYet we are the movers a… more

They're all the same- aren't they? From hf148 in Dreamer of Dreams (940 days old)

This has become the throwaway catchphrase of the apathetic masses, their excuse for not exercising the right to vote in local and general elections. Whilst canvassing in the local elections last year… more

Britney has shown our media's failings From hf148 in Dreamer of Dreams (940 days old)

The headlines on February 24 make decidedly uncomfortable reading. "Off her brolly- Raging superstar loses plot...again." A photo of a bald headed celebrity brandishing an umbrella and … more

Slow it down Angelina From hf148 in Dreamer of Dreams (940 days old)

Angelina Jolie certainly seems to have noble aspirations for her family, and has created a habit of adopting children from impoverished countries in an attempt to ‘rescue’ them from a life… more

Happy New Year From hf148 in Dreamer of Dreams (940 days old)

No I haven't gone mad- today is the Tamil New Year, as I am reliably informed by my Sri Lankan correspondant.  And in the spirit of things I thought I would try a new blog, now that I think I… more