Marcus is back.

Someone I know was the last boyfriend of a lovely girl who came out a month after dumping him. Made him question himself. Not in that league this, two agencies I used to work at are on the ropes. The first has a credit crunched bank as the biggest client, the second basically mis-managed itself…

The front cover of The Daily Sport has become less pervy and more cheeky. It looks more like the Daily Star. Professionals on whom sometimes depend are getting younger than me- this is not a good thing. The soundtrack to conferences has become the gentle tap of wireless laptops. People with just one big project…

I took Mrs Northern to see Kylie in Manchester last night. She loved it, which is all that matters, but I couldn’t help but enjoy it. Not only was it a great show, there’s something about strength in numbers that makes shows like this really special. In spite of yourself, you can’t help the mirror…

Good: The Famous David Mortimer is joining my planning department on a placement, and maybe even his first job once he shows what he can do. Also, he’s get to try my tea, a Damascene experience if ever there was one. Bad: Once he shows his skills he’ll expose us older charlatans and I’ll probably…

Just a quick note to wish all those lucky to go to Interesting 2008 a wonderful day tomorrow. I would have got in for free after speaking last year too, and as Northener, it pains me to pass up anything free…but Mum’s staying, so I’ll just have to watch the videos. Gemma’s speaking this year,…

PSFK pointed this out, but I can’t find their post. You may have noticed that I have a passing interest in swimming. Swimming is as primal, simple sport. It’s just your body in different medium. As such, technology has never really been able to help – apart from shaving hair off to reduce friction. But…

Here’s some happy Tzatziki. Only holiday snap. Promise.

Going to Greece for a little holiday. See you in a week.

Shut up and let me go – Ting Tings Hit – Sugarcubes Harrowdown Hill – Thom York Summertime- The Sugarcubes Running Away – Polyphonic Spree Bizarre love triangle – New Order Teenage kicks – Undertones Come Together – Primal Scream Golden Years – Prince Rasberry Beret (12 inch) – Prince