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#12ListsofChristmas: Day 3

Dec 15, 2019Dec 13, 2019 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

Hello gorgeous people, it's #12ListsofChristmas and we're now on Day 3, and precisely ten more sleeps until Christmas, so time for us to bring you another list of twelve festive faves. We wanna hear from you of course - what are your favourites, if you agree with our choices, let us know. You can comment … Continue reading #12ListsofChristmas: Day 3

#15Daysof30Lists: Day 3

Aug 13, 2019Aug 13, 2019 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

Evening all, it's now Day 3 of #15Daysof30Lists, my series of blog posts where I make lists of my 30 favourite things by category every day until my 30th birthday, which is a week and a half hence. Why I'm doing it: so you can all get to know yours truly a bit better ahead … Continue reading #15Daysof30Lists: Day 3

Christmas Song Advent Calendar 2018: Day 3

Dec 3, 2018Dec 3, 2018 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

ARTIST: TLC SONG: Sleigh Ride Now here's the thing. When it comes to Christmas songs, there's non more joyous and life affirming for me as "Sleigh Ride". It's like the Morgan Freeman of festive numbers, and also perfect for a girl group to do (see The Ronettes' recording for the Phil Spector Christmas album in … Continue reading Christmas Song Advent Calendar 2018: Day 3

Christmas Song Advent Calendar 2017: Day 3

Dec 3, 2017Dec 3, 2017 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

ARTIST: Britney Spears SONG: My Only Wish (This Year) ALBUM: Platinum Christmas (2000, Jive) Why this little festive gem from Oops...I Did It Again era Britney (i.e. her best era) hasn't become a classic as feted as that Mariah one is beyond me. It's lost none of it's appeal in 17 years though. 'I want … Continue reading Christmas Song Advent Calendar 2017: Day 3

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