There's much excitement chez moi at the moment at the prospect of a film about the life of Kurt Cobain, Montage Of Heck, which opens this weekend. The reviews look great, and for mosh pit denizens of my vintage, KC is a nonpareil musical figure anyways, so that's a win:win. The missus loves the whole subject and period too. It's redolent of A-level results, long summer days and the early years of college. What-is-not-to-un-dislike? as we say at the coalface of po-mo.
Other than that there's not much to report. I am on the lookout of a compelling hobby. The shortlist has been whittled down to two finalists: home brewing and electronics.
I used to do a bit of HBing when I was a student. There was an economic imperative then; I was skint and constantly thirsty. Now I have plenty of disposable income for grog, but considerably less time. And it's a time-heavy hobby. Also, the trouble is I can't actually recall if I enjoyed the process of brewing. Or was it simply the fruits of those labours that bring a rose-coloured image to my mind's eye? The entry level costs in terms of equipment and hassle are high, so if I commit and it's as dull as fuck, I'm lumbered.
Electronics is pretty good in terms of the outlay and its practical benefits. However, there is a lot to learn, and the pastime does attract nerds. Yes, it does. They're generally better socially adjusted and less troubling to the authorities than sci-fi fans, say, but they are geeky nonetheless.
I'll think on.
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