Monthly Archives: November 2009

Come up and see me – make me smile!

Posted on November 30, 2009 by

An old favourite that never ceases to put me in a glass-half-full mood.

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Reliving Wuthering Heights

Posted on November 30, 2009 by

This morning I left home at 7.15am to be instantly confronted by heavy, driving, squally rain – gigantic puddles and a cold, biting wind. This, in pitch black – the joys of living in Northern Europe in winter. It was … Continue reading →

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Bowie

Posted on November 30, 2009 by

(via Christian Marclay)

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Mirror, mirror on the wall

Posted on November 27, 2009 by

Sue-Ellen Ewing: Alcoholic, basket case, prima donna, stuck in the 80s, ill advised choice of men… Augustus Gloop: Glutinous, binge eating, wanton, excessive, head in the trough…

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Tape deck

Posted on November 22, 2009 by

(via lovegifs) Yes, they seem quite dinosaur-like nowadays compared with mp3s and music on CDs. But I liked having tapes. I liked taking time to make compilations. For myself, and others. I liked going to the effort of hand-writing the … Continue reading →

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Peter getting out of Nick’s pool

Posted on November 21, 2009 by

Peter getting out of Nick’s pool, acrylic on canvas, by David Hockney, 1966 (via Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool) In 1966 Hockney travelled to Los Angeles for the second time. Greatly attracted by the sunny climate and relaxed atmosphere of West … Continue reading →

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