Monthly Archives: March 2011

Rushing to paradise

Posted on March 25, 2011 by

In 24 hours time I will be on a plane bound for East Africa, to visit family. To say ‘I can’t wait’ is an understatement. Much of the trip will be spent residing on the Indian Ocean, enjoying what can … Continue reading →

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Gentlemen may prance but not dance

Posted on March 20, 2011 by

How is one to find the perfect young man, either they seem to be half-witted, or half-baked, or absolute sinks of vice or else actively dirty… All very difficult. Nancy Mitford, letter to her brother Tom, June 1928 I’m currently … Continue reading →

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Shadowlands

Posted on March 20, 2011 by

I took quite a few pictures yesterday morning on my walk along the Thames. This is a self-portrait in shadow. I quite like the ever-so-slightly sinister looking shadow figures on the right. I didn’t really have a huge bag – … Continue reading →

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The view from the bridge

Posted on March 20, 2011 by

The weather in London today was impossibly good. Dark, sapphire skies. A primal bright yellow sun. A friend had stayed over and so this morning we went for a walk. From the flat we walked along the Thames, passing Tate … Continue reading →

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Sun going down over New York

Posted on March 18, 2011 by

(via Ryan Edward Miller)

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Joan

Posted on March 17, 2011 by

When I think of the 1980s I think of Joan Collins and of course, her alter-ego – Alexis Morell Colby Carrington Dexter. I was very fond of Dynasty back then, as many of us were, though I have never quite … Continue reading →

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