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“I’m Writing Towards…” # 13 — Charlie Watts’ Secret Way of Hitting The 2 and the 4
A new series where I talk about the things that have influenced me most, that inspire me most, that I aspire to most.
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“What I Say To You Is By Any Measure of My Own Way of Measuring I Just Failed My Own Performance Review in Public” (almost) says Christopher…
Dec 2, 2024
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How Killing The Bill Brought The Thrill of Peaceful Protest, Washed The Taste of The Anti-Vax Circus
Nov 19, 2024
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It’s Getting MAGA In Here So Take Off All Your Morals, I Am Getting So Hot I Wanna Take My Morals Off
May 13, 2025
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Mega-Stress!
Friday is fun because it’s about music, so links and playlists. Today, a weird, hopefully funny little tale about the weirdness of music PR and the…
Feb 12
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Poetry Reading: Havelock North Public Library (February 12, 2026)
Here is a recording of my portion of a very cool literary event in Havelock North.
Feb 12
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Poem: Soteriology
A poem about how salvation works.
Feb 11
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Get On The Bus! Wellington Writers Visit Havelock North: Thursday, Feb 12, 2026, 6pm — The Cuba Press Comes To Town
A plug for a literary event in Havelock North, Thursday, Feb 12, 2026 - 6pm - Havelock North Library - RSVP books@wardini.co.nz
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Feb 10
Five Years, What A Surprise!
Wednesday is about books, and reading. And writing. Today, a milestone in the life of this Substack newsletter. Thank you for being here!
Feb 10
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Only CDs Is Sounding Like These # 85: Pernice Brothers, “Discover A Lovelier You” (2005)
A new occasional series — CDs are coming back baby! And I’m here for it. BIGTIME! Also, some albums just REALLY suit the format, right
Feb 9
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Poem: The Man With Emphysema
A poem with a familiar rhythm…now where have you heard this one before?
Feb 9
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