Jackscott

LATEST ARTICLES ( 1109 )

• D.i.v.o.r.c.e

  

  I suppose it was inevitable. First we had the ‘marriages’ swiftly followed by the ‘divorces’. I was recently catching up on Faceache and up popped an advert... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Seaside Special

  On those rare occasions when the sun comes out, the wildlife of Blighty flocks to the coast like migrating wildebeest. Not one to buck the national trend, Liam... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Soho Cinders Has a Ball

  

  Picture it, a sultry night in sinful Soho and a pink twist on an old family favourite. Our penthouse pals treated us to a night at the theatre – a much... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• We’re Lovin’ It

  

  The pictures are hooked, the classic Habitat vases are strategically placed in medieval nooks, the beds are nattily dressed and the gay scatter cushions have... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Expat Quotes

  

  Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce you to the latest glossy offering from the Easyexpat stable of top of the range emigrey websites. Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Where the Hell is Matt?

  We live in cynical times but sometimes something just cuts through the political crap and warms the cockles of the heart. This is such a thing. No more shallow... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Friendly Games

  

  When Winston Churchill (in the form of Timothy Spall) popped his head out of the top of Big Ben I knew we were in for a treat. Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Spirit of the Games

  

  As the sun sets on the Friendly Games (bring on the Paralympics), I bring you an accidental guest post from an ancient friend and co-host of the Olympic... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Jack on Future Radio

  

  I managed to stumble through the interview on Future Radio without too many pregnant pauses or tripping over too many ums and aahs. MC Di was warm and engaging... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Cult of Atatürk

  

  Now we’ve returned to Blighty I feel safe enough to comment on a subject that is taboo in my former foster home, the cult of Atatürk. Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Pride Live!

  

  I’m nervous. I got an email from DJ Di Cunningham inviting me along to Future Radio to be a guest on Pride Live! Future Radio is a community station broadcastin... Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Calm Down, Dear

  

  Whenever I threw a hissy fit about the direction my foster home was taking, whether from a political or religious perspective (or a toxic mix of the two),... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Spooks 2

  

  Our tatty chattels finally made it across the high seas, landing safely at the port of Felixstowe in Suffolk. Her Maj’s Revenue and Customs eyed the... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Mommie Dearest

  

  The day after we moved into our ancient gaff, a nice man called Richard from Virgin Media (not the Richard, obviously) installed our all singing, all dancing... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Rainbow Sporting Heros

  

  As Olympic fever goes into hyperdrive, I was thinking about homophobia in sport, particularly the beautiful game. Even though the likes of David Beckham are in... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2012 DIARIES, LGBTQ, SELF EXPRESSION, SPORTS

• Norwich Pride

  Sadly, we missed Norwich Pride. As novice Norwichians, we hang our heads in shame. The event was held the day after the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Thank You, Mitt Romney

  We leapt off the train from Norwich at Stratford (the main gateway to the Olympic Games). It was busy but not uncomfortably so. Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Absolutely Fabulous

  

  It doesn’t usually do to go back, to try and relive a moment. Invariably, it leads to bitter disappointment and anti-depressants. Sometimes though, there’s... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Let the Games Begin

  

  Roll up, roll up. Love it or loathe it, the Olympic circus has come to town. Uniquely, London is the only city to have hosted the over-bloated jamboree three... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Voice Hits Pontin’s

  

  Back at base camp, we donned our glad rags and pirouetted down to the Stardust Cabaret Bar (think swirly carpets and swirly ceilings) to watch the permanently... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION