Department of Propaganda
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What a horrible final with a horrible half time show run by a horrible (and corrupt) institution with horrible losers. I think the beautiful game has now, officially, gone.
(3 weeks until the Prem starts up again.)
Just watched the First Night of the Proms (another jewel in the BBC crown we should be fighting to keep alive). They close with Wonderwall. Oasis continue to be a phenomenon.
Very orange sun in Salford this evening. Probably due to the fires at dovestone.
I’m not going to say it. But, it could, couldn’t it? ⚽️🏴🦁🦁🦁
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
Selected Quotes and Highlights The law of gravity and gravity itself did not exist before Isaac Newton. No other conclusion makes sense What you’ve got here, really, are two realities, one of … Full record
Foot like a traction engine. ⚽️ 🦁 🏴
Listening report — June 2026
Listening — June 2026 196 artists · 258 albums · 495 tracks · 511 plays Most played artists Fontaines D.C. (24 plays) Vampire Weekend (19 plays) Fugees (18 plays) Alewya (14 plays) Björk (14 plays) … Full record
A man who really wants a sandwich is more interesting than a man who sort of wants to cure cancer.
James Reeves, The Age of the Holy Spirit
It’s coming home etc.
⚽️ 🏴 🦁 🦁 🦁 🏴 ⚽️
Last night I went to a live showing of the Taskmaster finale. There was a quiz beforehand (we won of course) and got to meet Amy Gledhill! What a lovely time.
Success! My new site design is now live on danielsavage.uk - I'm not sure how the RSS feed is going to work but it should pick up these posts.
It's my birthday.
Behold! I have returned from a hike.
Orthodoxy
Selected Quotes and Highlights Any one setting out to dispute anything ought always to begin by saying what he does not dispute Complete self-confidence is not merely a sin; complete self-confidence … Full record
Went to see Nick Mulvey sing some songs and he did a very good job. Well done Nick.
30 April 2026
On my travels to Memphis, TN
Following my trip to Nashville for my friend's wedding, I decided to extend the trip and head over to Memphis. I didn't … Read more
28 April 2026
On my travels to Nashville, TN
I don't think I ever would have chosen to travel to Tennessee by myself, certainly not for a first experience of the … Read more
I have returned to my constituency after my fantastic visit over the pond. Someone is very happy to see me.
I went to see the King, but he wasn’t in. Lovely house though.
Arrived in Memphis a couple of days ago. Much more chilled, but still with great music. Have done Stax museum today. What a label. Then ate at Johnnie Mae’s down the road for some soul food.
Spent the evening on the roof of the Peabody Hotel watching the sun go down over the river.
Watched the sun set on the banks of the Mississippi River listening to Mon Rovîa and Alabama Shakes. Pretty special.
My friends got married! And what a great day and great party we all had. Friends are the best.
I have awoken in Nashville for the first day proper. Long day of travelling yesterday but seem to have beaten the jet lag, even with sleep broken by trains sounding their horn 10m away from my window.
It’s 6:40am and I’ve been up for an hour. The rest of the AirBNB seems to still be asleep. I’m wondering when I can start moving to get breakfast.
Excited to travel to Tennessee tomorrow to try to save international relations between our two countries (by eating lots of BBQ and listening to Johnny, Dolly and Elvis). 🇺🇸
Spent the afternoon in Tangerine a new bar/kitchen in Salford. I can see why they called it that.
It’s all in the doing.
Everyone can think, or say, or intend. But it’s in the doing that you find it.
Hello. This is a silly website for a silly person.
05 April 2026
A welcome to this digital territory
Hello and welcome. I am Daniel and this is my website. I hope to use it to convey my thoughts and feelings to the world … Read more
Walden
Selected Quotes and Highlights To be a philosopher is not merely to have subtle thoughts, nor even to found a school, but so to love wisdom as to live according to its dictates, a life of simplicity, … Full record