Matthew Munson: Nerds rule the planet
I was accused of being a nerd the other day. I was surprised, as I thought everyone knew that already. […]
I was accused of being a nerd the other day. I was surprised, as I thought everyone knew that already. […]
What do you think when you hear the word “creative”? Writers? Artists? Dancers? Maybe a combination of all the above, […]
I’ve spent a couple of days in London recently, enjoying some time with friends and experiencing the sights from different […]
Writing a weekly column for this esteemed organ is a pleasure, and I always have enough going on to have […]
I am a regular user of public transport; I don’t drive, so mass transit is very convenient. It’s also very […]
I’m rather a fan of dining out, as there are so many options in dear old Thanet, and just a […]
I’m absolutely furious, dear reader, and I wanted to share that fury with you today. Can you honestly believe it; […]
I like to think that I’m a passable writer; I don’t think I’ve got the talent of Stephen King or […]
Family history’s fascinating, isn’t it? Well, actually, let me qualify that; our own family history is fascinating. The family history […]
I’m not one for shopping. Some people get excited about going round the shops, often for hours on end. I […]
I got into yoga a few years ago after a doctor told me I had fractures in my spine and […]
Well, that’s that done. This weekend just gone, a pal of mine and I did a very long walk in […]
On Thursday, there’s a general election. Have you heard? I can’t imagine you wouldn’t have done; what with all the […]
Hospices are comforting, generous places that are desperately – and sadly – needed everywhere. In east Kent, the Pilgrim’s Hospice […]
Times are a-changing, are they not? Election fever is hotting up, or cooling down, depending on your view, and we […]
Well, I achieved something last weekend that I’m incredibly proud of; I completed my 12th marathon. Yes, yes, I know […]
This coming Saturday, I’ll be taking part in my 12th marathon with my great pal Di. Each marathon gets that […]
When I was at secondary school (right here in Thanet), I was bullied. I tell you this not to ask […]
I’ve had a rather productive weekend, readers; I’ve been shopping for fancy dress. I don’t often shop, I should say, […]
I’m late with this week’s column, although I accept full responsibility. I’ve had a busy weekend and I dozed off […]
I try and find some interest in sport, I really do. I read the sports articles on this fine site […]
Once the province of sailors, prisoners, and rebellious types, tattoos have become a part of mainstream culture. In the interests […]
Names can be funny things; my first name, for instance, means “Gift of God”, and I have made a note […]
Funny, the sorts of things that can happen in a fairly normal week. I was thinking about my new column […]
New columnist Matthew Munson shares his thoughts: A new site for local news? Well, this is nice to see; thanks […]
Cemeteries are fascinating places. Is that an odd thing to say? Well, I mean it purely as a statement of […]
Columnists Matthew Munson and Melissa Todd have decided to cross swords again. This time the issue is faith schools and […]
Last week the topic of debate was university tuition fees. Melissa said people should pay, Matthew said university education should […]
Last week Matthew and Melissa discussed trigger warnings – whether there should be a warning for content that may disturb […]
Last week Melissa and Matthew debated the merits, or not, of space exploration. Some 56% of you who voted agreed […]
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