random acts of senseless beauty

So a couple of weeks ago we noticed a little bit of water gathering on one of our worktops in the kitchen.  We weren’t sure where it was coming from.  At the weekend it was getting worse, and on Monday morning there was a second pool – further along the wall.  On looking outside we [...]

Fluff
Originally uploaded by Jude Adam.

Today Alan Freeman died, aged 79.
The man who pretty much invented the ‘chart countdown’ format, and the idea of catchphrases, “Alright? Not ‘Arf” & “Greetings, Pop Pickers” being his most famous.  He also irrevocably stamped his identity on his theme tune – the jazz piece “At The Sign Of The Swinging [...]

CL
Originally uploaded by Jude Adam.
So it’s all official now… Courtney Love is going to be the first of our Selectors at 6 Music this year.
As I did last year, I’ve been working with Lauren to put together a selection of artists to take over 6 Music for a week in the run up for Christmas. [...]

The joy Of Dance

Originally uploaded by Jude Adam.

It’s 11.30am. I’ve been up for a whole half hour, and 20 minutes of that on hold to the council.
I like days off. I particularly like ones that start with getting something done.
This is one of [...]

Pointy Jake

Originally uploaded by Jude Adam.

Sleepy, but finally photos on Flickr. Birthday, Children In Need, Muse, Scissor Sisters (I don’t go to Wembley Arena for about 2 years, then end up there several gigs in a row!) and one of a lady I spent [...]

Today across the pond they call it Thanksgiving.  Here we call it Thursday.
But while I still have  6 minutes left of Thanksgiving I’d like to tell you a little of what I’m thankful for.
For friends who stick with you when you think you’re unstickable.  For instant messages that arrive when you need them.  For Emergen-C.  [...]

Things are strange. Things are busy. I know I bring a lot of it on myself, but my head is the busiest place of all – ever coming and going, crying and laughing, losing it and shaking it off.
It’s Tuesday night. I’ve had my two days off and I’m not nearly ready [...]

It started, 24 hours ago, with The Good Doctor sending Stevie Wonder to serenade me into my day (via MP3), and ended with laughing and bowling and a train home.
In between were many many texts and good wishes (SO many on MySpace!), and a LOT of people were organised enough to get cards here on [...]

New Hair 2
Originally uploaded by Jude Adam.
I have a fringe.
There are also other photos on Flickr from the last weeks’ activities… plus photos far too beautiful to have been taken whilst boarding an aircraft.
Tell me how great it looks. Go on…

I have both… yet seemingly have lost the ability to post either.
Sorry ’bout that.

It’s been a couple of days.  Sorry ’bout that.  There’s been some sickness that can’t quite be accounted for.  Annoying really.  Want to get on now.  Normal service will be resumed shortly.  I hope.

Sarah & Sam
Originally uploaded by Jude Adam.

I’m here in my living room. I’ve just put the heating on.
The journey back was just as ‘interesting’ as the one to Nashville. Flight out of Nashville delayed so badly that I was put on another AIRLINE to get me out of the country by a completely [...]

Halloween Gorgeousness

Originally uploaded by Jude Adam.

I’ve been looking forward to this since I knew I was going to be in the states for Halloween. Trick Or Treating US Style, and all the kids dressed up.
It’s a wonderful experience and almost too cute to bear. [...]