'Prison Courtyard, 1890'. Vincent van Gogh. http://bit.ly/anGJxP (painting)
“Prison Courtyard, 1890”. Vincent van Gogh. http://bit.ly/anGJxP (painting)
Posts tagged with "aside"
'The Poet Speaks'. A Spotify playlist of poets reading their and others work: http://bit.ly/9g2Yww
“The Poet Speaks”. A Spotify playlist of poets reading their and others work: http://bit.ly/9g2Yww
Some up and coming actor called Sir Michael Cane in on Twitter. Follow him while he gets his 15 minutes...
Some up and coming actor called Sir Michael Cane in on Twitter. Follow him while he gets his 15 minutes of fame: @themichaelcaine
Feeding my soul with thought. Bring me my boots and books.
Feeding my soul with thought. Bring me my boots and books.
#TodayILearned: In the UK, 'prostitution [is] legal, but organized activities such as brothels and pimping are illegal'.
#TodayILearned: In the UK, ‘prostitution [is] legal, but organized activities such as brothels and pimping are illegal’.
Spectacularly beautiful picture of the aurora borealis just north of Dover, Oklahoma, USA by Dave Ewoldt: http://bit.ly/bNl3b7
Spectacularly beautiful picture of the aurora borealis just north of Dover, Oklahoma, USA by Dave Ewoldt: http://bit.ly/bNl3b7
An Irish guy, a black guy, and an English guy walk into a bar... and it is awesome: http://i.imgur.com/36XyP.jpg
An Irish guy, a black guy, and an English guy walk into a bar… and it is awesome: http://i.imgur.com/36XyP.jpg
Wow! 'A bismuth crystal covered with an iridescent oxide surface.': http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Bi-crystal.jpg
Wow! ‘A bismuth crystal covered with an iridescent oxide surface.’: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Bi-crystal.jpg
http://swns.com/cruel-pranksters-dye-cat-bright-pink-241650.html
http://swns.com/cruel-pranksters-dye-cat-bright-pink-241650.html
Dylan's 'Desolation Row' on repeat for hours now. Why didn't God bless me with Ezra Pound's face and moustache. Not...
Dylan’s “Desolation Row” on repeat for hours now.
Why didn’t God bless me with Ezra Pound’s face and moustache.
Not drunk. See pink cat:
'Orobanche uniflora, commonly known as Naked Broomrape, is an annual parasitic herb'. Ha! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orobanche_uniflora
‘Orobanche uniflora, commonly known as Naked Broomrape, is an annual parasitic herb’. Ha! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orobanche_uniflora
The power of photography: 'I would willingly exchange every single painting of Christ for just one snapshot.' - George Bernard...
The power of photography: “I would willingly exchange every single painting of Christ for just one snapshot.” - George Bernard Shaw
'Writer' for iPad: http://t.co/RjAr2k2. I did a quick 1000 word test and it was amazing! Stunning in fact. Great work...
“Writer” for iPad: http://t.co/RjAr2k2.
I did a quick 1000 word test and it was amazing! Stunning in fact. Great work @iA!
Drifting in and out of consciousness, but I MUST finish reading Boswell's 'Life of Johnson' tonight. The @stephenfry Chronicle awaits!
Drifting in and out of consciousness, but I MUST finish reading Boswell’s “Life of Johnson” tonight.
The @stephenfry Chronicle awaits!
One of my favourite Englishmen is a German called George Frideric Handel. His masterpiece, Messiah, HWV 56: http://bit.ly/cK750r (Spotify)
One of my favourite Englishmen is a German called George Frideric Handel.
His masterpiece, Messiah, HWV 56: http://bit.ly/cK750r (Spotify)
'What did you do in 2010 Mr Clowes?' Well, I spent several months considering what book I would choose to...
‘What did you do in 2010 Mr Clowes?’
Well, I spent several months considering what book I would choose to open my secret lair when pulled.
Trying to blog about Twitter. My dilemma when writing: I don't find any of my own opinions original or worthwhile,...
Trying to blog about Twitter.
My dilemma when writing: I don’t find any of my own opinions original or worthwhile, why would anyone else?
Jimi Hendrix died 40 years ago today. Why not listen to this very good live version of 'Machine Gun': http://youtu.be/zZANxW4iFnk
Jimi Hendrix died 40 years ago today.
Why not listen to this very good live version of “Machine Gun”: http://youtu.be/zZANxW4iFnk
Ha! 'Cummingtonite is a metamorphic amphibole...' Yes, it's called Cummingtonite. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cummingtonite
Ha! ‘Cummingtonite is a metamorphic amphibole…’ Yes, it’s called Cummingtonite. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cummingtonite
An amazing hybrid: 100+ year old 35MM lens on a Canon 5DmkII: http://bit.ly/bg4aKe (images)
An amazing hybrid: 100+ year old 35MM lens on a Canon 5DmkII: http://bit.ly/bg4aKe (images)
'Dr Johnson at Cave's the Publisher', 1854. Henry Wallis. http://bit.ly/bYSgah (painting)
“Dr Johnson at Cave’s the Publisher”, 1854. Henry Wallis. http://bit.ly/bYSgah (painting)
Landlord permitting of course.
Landlord permitting of course.
Is/should smoking be legal in pubs after licensing hours? As, after so, it is then a private house. And you...
Is/should smoking be legal in pubs after licensing hours? As, after so, it is then a private house. And you would be a guest not a customer.
Enough moaning. I am w/ family & in the oldest pub in England - Ye Olde Fighting Cocks. Originally EST....
Enough moaning. I am w/ family & in the oldest pub in England - Ye Olde Fighting Cocks. Originally EST. 793, but current site built in 1539.
I am back home now BTW. Penniless and clothless. I have but a vest & trousers. Not even socks! Petrol...
I am back home now BTW. Penniless and clothless. I have but a vest & trousers. Not even socks!
Petrol all gone too. Walked 6mi to the pub.
'...Borat star Sacha Baron Cohen is to play Freddie Mercury in a film about Queen': http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-11340336
‘…Borat star Sacha Baron Cohen is to play Freddie Mercury in a film about Queen’: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-11340336
There is only one Pope, and his name is Alexander.
There is only one Pope, and his name is Alexander.
13 hours into the journey. Around 10 still to go. Stopped off in Reims for some food. Very confusing road...
13 hours into the journey. Around 10 still to go.
Stopped off in Reims for some food. Very confusing road system. People very nice though.
No greater pleasure than the Sun dehydrating your skin and a book supping your idle mind. A comfortable deck chair,...
No greater pleasure than the Sun dehydrating your skin and a book supping your idle mind. A comfortable deck chair, breeze & drink a bonus.
Last day in Italy. I will not be dining tonight as I have little enough money for the long journey...
Last day in Italy. I will not be dining tonight as I have little enough money for the long journey home.
We leave at 5am tomorrow. Joy!