Liverpool Development

I really have to admire the way that Liverpool is trying to re-invent itself. The Liverpool One development looks like a fantastic commercial enterprise and the use of former dock space for retail and entertainment is quite appealing. And the museums – Maritime, Beatles and Liverpool Life – are splendid.

I tend to see Liverpool [...]

A Passage to Futbol (Anfield)

Anfield 2011 - LFC vs QPR

December 10th, 2011, a date which will live in… famy… or something. But like Roman Catholics to Rome or Muslims on the Haaj (yes, you’re damn right I’m making that analogy, bitch! It’s called hyperbole!), so must a Liverpool FC fan make the pilgrimage to Anfield.

My ticket included access to one of the indoor [...]

Who’s Afraid of the Patriot Act (Liverpool)

[I'm copying down my thoughts from my recent European vacation and posting them. They'll appear back-dated].

I think my cousin is scared of visiting America. Actually, I’m sure of it because he told me he wouldn’t want to visit there.

Because we look like a Security State to the Brits. The Patriot Act, the NDAA [...]