Monthly Archives: November 2011

The hollow at the base of a woman’s throat

Posted on November 27, 2011 by

Almasy: [in his lover Katharine's arms] I claim this shoulder blade — no, wait, I want – turn over — I want this, this [his finger at the base of her throat] — this place. I love this place, what’s it … Continue reading →

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Cycling vignettes – 23/11/11

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

AM Cycled through the fog to get to work. We seem to have a lot of fog at the moment. Otherwise fairly uneventful. Another long day at work including a management meeting that didn’t go particularly well (me being grilled … Continue reading →

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That 1920s look

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

I wish women wore hats the way they did in the 1920s and 1930s. I don’t know what it is, exactly. Sure, men’s hats are OK too. But it’s not the same; they’re not as interesting; they don’t evoke the … Continue reading →

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My first bicycle accident

Posted on November 15, 2011 by

Well it was going to happen at some point. It wasn’t serious so I will hold on to that thought. I was knocked off. Not ‘flung’ onto the pavement I should add; I don’t want to over-dramatize it. So I … Continue reading →

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Cadets

Posted on November 13, 2011 by

US Navy cadets during training, Corpus Christi, Texas, 1942. (via bithouse)

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Leaving for the front, Victoria Station, 1914

Posted on November 13, 2011 by

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