hmm... several interesting items this weekend...

i remember being taken on holiday to europe one summer when i was a kid... 1978 it was... and the memory is of seeing swiss guards protecting the body of pope john paul i, lying in state in vatican city after his death. why is this in my mind? today marks 25 years in office for pope john paul ii, the guy who took over. also at the big ceremony today, he beatified mother teresa of calcutta. what a dude.

i guess summer is finally over, winter is upon us again. got distinctly cold today. which leads me to think its just as well david blaine finishes his stunt today. he finally gets out of his box, maintaining his crown as master entertainer, whatever people may say about him. my 4 yearold nephew went to see him during this six week show, giving his take on the whole thing to granny on his mobile, to the amusement of fellow spectators... "hes just lying there". awesome!

ok, so not one, but TWO hans zimmer movies on five today... even though "gladiator" (2000) soundtrack was nominated (together with lisa gerrard) for an oscar, i still dont think its as good as some of his early movie work, such as the other one broadcast today, "toys" (1992). "the closing of the year" is a great track from this soundtrack.

medical news update:

separated conjoined twin mohamed extubated today, breathing on his own now.

totally cliched yet irritatingly catchy song that one just cannot get out of ones head:

"if you come to me", atomic kitten (uk release 27/10/03). argh!

right, going to spend this week sorting out paperwork for new job next month. also for this week, need to prepare for "code red" on saturday...

posted by Chas at 22:06
go ahead, roll the donut!