The antidote to domestic organisation

Federer From Malvai in Mal's Eye View (166 days old)

Bravo Roger! Now you really can be hailed the greatest ever, and most deserving. Bravo Roger! … more

Cruisin' From Malvai in Mal's Eye View (170 days old)

At some point over the last few days, Mal Jr. became a little boy. His clothes, his smile, the crawling, sitting, playing... he's no longer a baby. This doesn't make me sad, quite the opposite. He'… more

Shattered From Malvai in Mal's Eye View (171 days old)

One studio, Two hours, Three guys, Four new songs. No air conditioning or fan. I swear that was my best workout in months. … more

Ear Worm From Malvai in Mal's Eye View (172 days old)

I've had this song in my head all day long. Not that it's a bad song, it's actually one of my favourite things from the 80s but after I've heard the chorus for the thousandth time today... Anyway, … more

Guilty Pleasure From Malvai in Mal's Eye View (174 days old)

Britain's Got Talent. I should hate everything about it, but I have been charmed by it this year. Come on Stavros! … more

Man Flu From Malvai in Mal's Eye View (175 days old)

Think I've been suffering from it a bit today. I was up at 6am and felt bunged up, with a thumping headache. The guys at work said I really looked bad too. A combination of Lemsip and Ibuprofen sa… more

The Bloody Apprentice From Malvai in Mal's Eye View (175 days old)

This is the funniest thing I've seen in ages. It might not be to your taste, especially if you're not a fan of the Apprentice. Tell you what though, I haven't laughed so hard in ages! Enjoy... … more

Heard It Through the Grapevine... From Malvai in Mal's Eye View (177 days old)

I'm tempted by Glastonbury for the first time in years. I'm told that Blur, Bruce Springsteen and The Specials will all be playing. Throw in a rumour about the Lemonheads and I'm checking out how fami… more

Needed That. From Malvai in Mal's Eye View (178 days old)

Two hours walloping the drums tonight. Brilliant. I'm knackered mind you, but it was bloody worth it. … more

Reflections From Malvai in Mal's Eye View (179 days old)

I started blogging about a year ago. Originally it was on blogspot before I moved here (something I've not regretted) with the express intention to talk about impending fatherhood and the trials and t… more

Just to let you know... From Malvai in Mal's Eye View (180 days old)

I haven't been commenting on many posts of late. I'm still reading what you guys write, but I'm running around a bit doing a million things at once so don't really have a chance to comment on everythi… more

Lovely Afternoon From Malvai in Mal's Eye View (180 days old)

Have just come back from a lovely afternoon shared with friends and their kids. Surprising really because I turned up a little grumpy. Last day of the season, and I'd miss it? Bad form. But it turn… more

There is Nothing Better... From Malvai in Mal's Eye View (184 days old)

...Than after a rubbish day at work to coming home to a baby son who smiles as soon as he spots me. There is nothing more genuine that that happiness.… more

Productive-ish Weekend. From Malvai in Mal's Eye View (187 days old)

Chateau Mal has been quite busy this weekend. Baby Swimming (level 2, no less!) on Saturday followed by a cleaning binge. Then, finally, we moved the electric drum kit downstairs. It had been lu… more

Annie Lennox From Malvai in Mal's Eye View (189 days old)

What a voice. … more

Tonight's Gig From Malvai in Mal's Eye View (189 days old)

Went rather well, all things considered. It's a strange place, Deja Vu in Reading. Every night of the week it tries to be a different thing, from disco to sports bar. Very odd. But it was able t… more

Oooh Question Time! From Malvai in Mal's Eye View (190 days old)

This should be interesting. Best soap opera on TV, I swear. Dimbleby's opening gambit? "Margaret, you've been fingered by the Telegraph..." Cue tension release from the audience! Let the back… more

The Apprentice Board Room From Malvai in Mal's Eye View (191 days old)

Has anyone else spotted the 'Can I finish?' trend? "What I want to say is tha-" "You were useless at the task." "Can I finish?" "All I'm tryin-" "Can I finish?!" "Look its a mat-" … more

Can't Think of a Title From Malvai in Mal's Eye View (191 days old)

Can't think of much really. Was kept up all hours last night and had a tough day at work. Such is life. I'm not a prolific blog commentor, if I spy something that interests me I'll usually leave so… more

Is It Wrong? From Malvai in Mal's Eye View (192 days old)

I work in London but live outside the M25. I commute an hour and a half each way to do a job that (at the moment) no one has any faith in. I have to make decisions that if I get them wrong could have … more

Shameless Self Promotion... From Malvai in Mal's Eye View (192 days old)

We're playing Friday night at Deja Vu in Reading. It's an acoustic gig so the timbre will be of a much gentler persuasion! Doors at 8, and it's free entry so if you happen to be in the area, pop in… more

Famous last words... From Malvai in Mal's Eye View (193 days old)

Mal Jr. was put down to sleep four hours ago. We've not had a peep. Yet...… more

Gig Moments From Malvai in Mal's Eye View (193 days old)

I'm lucky enough to have seen a few bands play in my time. I've seen some good gigs, some bad gigs and some great gigs. I posted on a friend's blog the other day about an eerie experience I had in Car… more

I Feel Really Ripped Off. From Malvai in Mal's Eye View (195 days old)

We paid £105 for Mal Jr. to have a course of ten swimming lessons. He's actually got loads out of it and we've spent the same again for the next round of ten lessons. Last week they took photos of … more

Jools. From Malvai in Mal's Eye View (196 days old)

More music, I'm afraid. So look away now if you're bored of it already! I'm a big fan of Jools Holland. There's a certain childish enthusiasm about him that is eternally endearing. Even though he p… more

Somebody Told Me... From Malvai in Mal's Eye View (196 days old)

I'm not particularly fond of The Killers, but it seemed like an apt title. Someone asked me today why I enjoyed playing the drums. As with so many in my profession, they are strictly rugby and golf… more

Fear Not, General Public(tm)! The Factory Line is Still Chugging Along. From Malvai in Mal's Eye View (197 days old)

Our televisions are letting us know just how much talent Britain has. Today I saw a gaggle of young X-Factor hopefuls fresh from their audition on Regent Street. Rest easy, gentle souls. Your Ch… more

Too Many Cooks? From Malvai in Mal's Eye View (198 days old)

Apologies for the chattiness ce soir. I'm having one of those evenings, which has lead my mind onto its current thought process... How do you folks with dozens of friends keep up? I try and read ev… more

Mr. Popular From Malvai in Mal's Eye View (198 days old)

Dear Hemmy, Annababy and Mary0123, My day was very nice thanks, hope yours was too. Thank you for contacting me after reading my profile. That's right! The one that says "Husband, dad, musician,… more

Chocolate. From Malvai in Mal's Eye View (198 days old)

I love it. You love it. Hell, we all love it! But... I appreciate that some of you that read this will remember the world of shillings, pence and the like so I'll be quick and not moan too… more