Adrian Phelan
Post 32
A smidgen on Eurovision| Vote wisely| Gis a job| Jurassic parking| Go and be good| Social links| Links to past issues
My lovely horse
And then it was Eurovision. I can’t get enough of it, and everyone else in our house likes it as well. I started writing this before the first semi-final but now know our winner is Dara from Bulgaria with the song ‘Bangaranga’ which was once a working title for this blog (that’s not true). Top performance. Only the UK did better for me on the night but a highly commended could also go to Delta Goodram representing Australia.
I’ve had a couple of brushes with Eurovision in the past. I got to hang out at the soundchecks the year it was in Dublin and Riverdance stole the show, and my dad once nearly ran over Johnny Logan in a car park in my sister’s hometown, where he was living at the time. Three winning entries could have been wiped out in one foul move. Hold Me Now! 😊
Ireland boycotted the competition this year, but nearly deceased Mr Logan said in a recent interview that watching the competition was an individual choice and he doesn’t mind if others do. I went with that.
I’m guessing for viewers in Ireland the only option was to watch on the BBC. And once again it was commentated on by Graham Norton, so a local accent anyway; like when it was commentated on by Terry Wogan back in the day.
I won’t dispute the winner, but I think the strongest evidence of political voting could be seen with the UK coming last, or next to last. I’m far from an anglophile but I loved the song. Eins, Zwei, Drei.
Politic
I’m pleased to see engagement in politics this week. I’m not expressing views either way but thank goodness there isn’t apathy surrounding the important matters affecting our countries. There’s a slight ‘same sh1t, different day’ feel about some of what is happening but in an apolitical way I will find myself rooting for whoever is the underdog; not naming any names. I’m just hoping for the best possible outcome for us all, including off course Ireland where events from the UK can have a knock-on effect.
The job bit
I haven’t written a substantial job bit for a while. The fact is events in April derailed plans somewhat. But I’m approaching the headspace once again. I still face the same issue mind; lot of jobs that I’m partly and sometimes mostly qualified for, but overlooked for, and I’m desperate to fill that gap. “Change the record, Adrian” I hear you shout and I intend to. But please do keep me in mind. Here is my CV.
The Filim bit
So the film bit this week is about flagging that I’m seeing a special screening of Jurassic Park on Monday (18 May). There’s a Stephen Spielgerg season at Cineworld. I’m not sure why. But this one sold fast and I’m glad I secured a couple of tickets for it. I love the soundtrack to the movie, and it gives me the tingles. I can’t wait.
I’m keen to see a new release as well so I’ll pick one and include a review next week.
Do Good Well – get involved
Instead of promoting one issue this week, I’m going to signpost to the campaign calendar of the London Association of Directors of Public Health where links to all important health and public health contains are publicised. I draw upon resources like this just to highlight one campaign so why not link you to a resource that can raise awareness of multiple.
Goodbye and thanks
I often round off these blogs with a reflection on length, disingenuously stating them to be shorter than they actually are. But if I stop rattling on this will be a shorter issue,
Thanks for sticking with me and I’ll be back again next week.
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