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Pop Matters – in and out of lockdown

June 12, 2020 by Craig Angus Leave a Comment

In theory being forced into a situation where time is plentiful, following on from a work schedule that pays poorly and is therefore relentless, should provide the impetus to learn new skills and get things done. In practice it’s not so simple - we’re not androids. There are days when it feels natural to pick up existing projects or start new things and there are days of sheer … [Read more...] about Pop Matters – in and out of lockdown

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