Archiwum miesięczne: Listopad 2016

The exact date changes every season but today was the first time this year I actually began to feel all Christmasy! Decorations are up around town, shops have sorted out their window displays and the Secret Santa game has been organised at work. Yep, on the way home, I got a tingle down my spine and a smile on my face.

The Secret Santa game is always a great laugh - everyone’s names are put into the hat and you choose one at random to buy a present for. Of course, you’re not meant…Czytaj dalej …

It’s always interesting when people decide to learn a new language. Moving to a new country, searching for work, looking to travel or even just setting yourself a new challenge are all valid reasons. Some people might just wish to continue something they were learning at school - my two were French and German, although it’s been so long I can barely put a sentence together. Of course, the benefits of picking English are obvious. Even if you never plan to set foot in a native-speaking country, it’s without doubt the most useful…Czytaj dalej …

Since its release, it’s been one of rock’s most talked about albums. Surrounded in a wall of mystique, Led Zeppelin IV (actually released untitled) has both baffled and intrigued critics and fans alike. After the poor reception of Led Zeppelin III (its acoustic / folk ballads left many wondering where the band was heading), this was something of a return to form. From the four symbols in the sleeve, which represented each member of the band, to guitarist Jimmy Page’s production, this was an album that was set to make a punch. Try…Czytaj dalej …

The fifth of November plays host to one of Britain’s most famous events - Bonfire Night. The night dates back to 1605, where a group of men plotted to blow up the House of Lords and assassinate King James I of England and VI of Scotland. However, the plot was foiled when Guy Fawkes (whose job it was to look after the explosives hidden under the building) was captured by authorities and sentenced to death. As an act of celebration, the good folk from the UK’s capital lit up huge fires around the…Czytaj dalej …