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Month: Aug 2019

The Story of Pop: 1999 (Chapter 35)

Aug 29, 2019Aug 28, 2019 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ 1 Comment

It's The Story of Pop: 1999. Every Thursday, at midday, we take you back in time to the UK's biggest chart hits of 20 years ago and tell you the stories behind them. And get ready, because we've got one of the year's biggest floorfillers kicking off a whole month of dance related entries... 'Do … Continue reading The Story of Pop: 1999 (Chapter 35)

#15Daysof30Lists: Day 15

Aug 25, 2019Aug 25, 2019 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

Well here we are people! We've reached Day 15, and thus the last day of #15Daysof30Lists. As I write this I am but a matter of hours away from celebrating my 30th birthday tomorrow. Thanks to all who've already sent me well wishes and or birthday greetings/gifts! Thanks also for all your lovely comments and … Continue reading #15Daysof30Lists: Day 15

#15Daysof30Lists: Day 14

Aug 24, 2019Aug 24, 2019 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

Hello people, thirteen down and two to go as we move in Day 14 of #15Daysof30Lists, where I give you my lists of 30 favourite things every day in the run up to my 30th birthday which is now less than 48 hours away. Any thoughts or comments on my choices - and what yours … Continue reading #15Daysof30Lists: Day 14

#15Daysof30Lists: Day 13

Aug 23, 2019Aug 24, 2019 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

Hello gorgeous people! It's the start of the bank holiday weekend - and my 30th birthday weekend, and we move into Day 13 of #15Daysof30Lists. Don't forget as always to leave your comments or Tweet me with your thoughts on my lists. Let me know what your favourites and see if we match up! And … Continue reading #15Daysof30Lists: Day 13

#SongoftheWeek: Louis York – ‘Don’t You Forget’

Aug 23, 2019Sep 6, 2019 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

ARTIST: Louis York SONG: Don't You Forget SO ALEX, WHY IS THIS YOUR SONG OF THE WEEK? It's been a while since we last heard from Louis York - in fact when we last wrote about new stuff from them it was Christmas last year. Praise be though, as Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony are … Continue reading #SongoftheWeek: Louis York – ‘Don’t You Forget’

#15Daysof30Lists: Day 12

Aug 22, 2019Aug 22, 2019 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

Welcome to Day 12 of #15Daysof30Lists - fifteen days leading up to my 30th birthday on Monday where I list 30 of my favourite things on different subjects and categories. There's only a few more days left for you to get to know me a bit better via the medium of lists, and likewise me … Continue reading #15Daysof30Lists: Day 12

The Story of Pop: 1999 (Chapter 34)

Aug 22, 2019Aug 28, 2019 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

If you're fancying yourself a trip back in time to a musical year of greatness and the biggest hits from that year, you've come to the right place - cause this is The Story of Pop: 1999. This week: we meet our first solo Spice Girl of this series with a Spanish influenced summer pop … Continue reading The Story of Pop: 1999 (Chapter 34)

#15Daysof30Lists: Day 11

Aug 21, 2019Nov 6, 2019 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

And so we now reach Day 11 of #15Daysof30Lists, my series of blogs running each day until my 30th birthday next week where I list 30 favourite things in different categories or subjects to help you get to know yours truly that bit better. Of course I want this to be so I can find … Continue reading #15Daysof30Lists: Day 11

The Good News Week (21/08/2019)

Aug 21, 2019Sep 4, 2019 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

We all need a gentle reminder of how the world, as confusing and scary as it can sometimes be, that it's also full of the reassuring presence of others making it a better place to be - and we bring you three more of those now with this week's installment of The Good News Week. … Continue reading The Good News Week (21/08/2019)

#15Daysof30Lists: Day 10

Aug 20, 2019Aug 20, 2019 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

*chants* Day 10, Day 10, Day 10, Day 10. Day 10. Day 1111100000. Day 1111110000. Welcome to Day 10 of #15Daysof30Lists. Yes, we have just five more days left to cover before my 30th birthday. So only five more chances to find out what 30 favourite things I love in different categories or topics. If … Continue reading #15Daysof30Lists: Day 10

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