Tag Archives: Public displays of lunacy

This is why we can’t have nice things – Cabot Square Edition

A couple of nights back I was having a smoke in Cabot Square, arguably our city’s most dysfunctional public place, before a flick at the Forum. I think Cabot Square could be a great place, but a number of changes … Continue reading

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Sweet Fancy Moses!

Let me begin by saying I find this video both hilarious and extremely depressing. Enjoy it if you can stand it. This would make Larry David cringe. *** John Ralston Saul gave a talk of sorts a little while back … Continue reading

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