by Bret

Our Daily Beard – 13/03/13

Good afternoon.

Today I embrace the infinite by crossing the borders of consciousness in a locomotive trance state.

Actually, I’m updating my blog from the car.
Don’t worry, I’m not driving!

I am, as the song goes, the passenger. There’s something very odd about long car journeys- moving between places, watching the road come and go, glimpsing the landmarks along the way.

Roads have long been associated with magic and the psyche; there’s the symbolic journey, the ritual of driving and the kind of trance that comes from a menial but engaging task.

That said, it can be a funny old time, spending a few hours going to and from your 95 year old Nan’s nursing home. With little to do but think and occasionally see landmarks from your childhood, it can be quite a melancholy experience.

It can also bring a smile to your face as the timeless vacuum of the road summons forth memories you might have thought lost.

Here’s to my Nan Jess, who at 95 drinks better and more whiskey that I currently do.

Back to the Saga of Sweetangel tomorrow!

Our Daily Beard – 12/03/13

Evening mortals!

Well, I’m staying at my dear ma’s place today and foolishly forgot to pre-post a section of Sweetangel.

So I’ll just wish you all good evening and say a big ‘get on with it!’ to the cardinals shutting themselves into conclave today.

Lets hope for a cool Pope.

See you tomorrow!

Our Daily Beard – 11/03/13

A’rn’n!

Not a lot going down today, so I’m going to share a press release for something that sounds very cool and free, which is always nice.

Oh, also, I need to eat humble pie.

The reason for this is that I stated in my commentary on Assassin’s Creed 4 that one could use a brace of pistols like it was cutting edge newness.

Wrong!

I hadn’t spent much time with the odd trade-item-making-sort-of-sub-game thing in AC3, so only just realised that you can indeed have two pistols on your belt in AC3.

That is, once you’ve spent ages helping the homesteaders deliver beans or harass women or find a missing toupee or whatever.

 

So, yes, the free and funky event.

 

‘Birmingham City University and Creative Networks are hosting a free event this month exploring the media experiences we encounter and the future media experiences we can expect as a result of online and technological developments.

 

Speaking at the event on Thursday 28 March will be media and technology producer, Jason DaPonte, who’ll be making predictions about some of the changes we can expect to see as a result of television, games consoles and other similar devices becoming connected and providing us with more engaging and personal experiences.

 

Jason will also discuss his work as Managing Director of The Swarm, a digital creative company who produce and design digital content and services for the television, arts and culture sectors. The company has worked with broadcasters and producers from over 20 countries on transmedia strategies and productions, with Jason’s previous roles including working as an Executive Producer for BBC Online and working in digital roles for FOX and The Washington Post.

 

Hosts of the event, Creative Networks, brings together parties involved in screen and sound media in the West Midlands, promoting both successful business development and collaboration.

The event runs from 5.45pm until 8:45pm at Birmingham City University’s Millennium Point campus. To book your place email creative.networks@bcu.ac.uk, call 0121 331 5400, or register online at www.creativenetworksonline.com.’

 

So, yeah- free learning about stuff! Excellent, cheers Creative Networks!

 
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