I thought this a lovely phrase just as a phrase; but it becomes even better when you know that it is 'highly inflammable clutter all over the walls.' The phrase is Steve Bell's, used in his strip cartoon in the Guardian. The words are spoken by a … [Read more]
On falling over
Twice in two days! - that's what makes this simple act of falling over worthy of comment; and worrying too. I've not even bothered to get dressed today since I have no intention of going out into that dangerous world which lies beyond the front … [Read more]
Frost on the beach
Aldeburgh on the east Suffolk coast is at its best before 10 am on a Sunday morning, especially in winter. Only a few people dodder along the near-deserted main street, and Crag Path, the parallel road along the sea front, is almost completely devoid … [Read more]
A nearly new painting
Don't know why but repainted an existing new painting today. It was the last one painted in 2020 but looking at it every day hanging on the wall convinced that it was too weak. So I've painted it overall in ink again, and spoilt it. Least said … [Read more]
Other momentous moments
A critical reader may well find it odd that I should chose only two 'momentous moments' last week, and/or that I should choose the two I did. So I'll just indicate that I am well aware at least two other such events occurred last week too. Perhaps … [Read more]
Momentous moments
Difficult to believe that nine days of 2021 have already passed, making the point that unless I improve my blog-discipline I am not going to be writing here regularly and often. Those nine days have seen two momentous events, respectively at personal … [Read more]
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