Quite by accident while undertaking completely different research I happened upon this on Amazon UK earlier today … the Gentleman’s Willy Care Kit …
I can’t conceive why I would possibly want one and I must admit to having a good snigger. After which I’m left with just one question: Why?
In the last few days, and again today, I have been making the next edition of “my” literary society’s quarterly Newsletter. The Editor sends me the text (and sometimes pictures) for the major stories; I fill in all the Society news, etc. and typeset it for the printers. This issue isn’t finished yet as I still have a couple of pieces to write and a couple of pages to fill, but it should get to the printer in the next week. Meanwhile here’s a quick scan of my scribbled upon draft front page. For more details on the Anthony Powell website.
a tabby cat
searches the bedroom
glass of water
Image by courtesy of The Guardian.
Thanks to IanVisits I’ve just spotted what looks to be a fascinating exhibition at the British Library, from April 2010.
Maps can be works of art, propaganda pieces, expressions of local pride, tools of indoctrination … Opening in April 2010, Magnificent Maps showcases the British Library’s unique collection of large-scale display maps, many of which have never been exhibited before, and demonstrates why maps are about far more than geography.
And it’s free! Has to be worth a visit.
Just spotted this interesting looking lecture at the British Library in London on Saturday 6 March … Lewis Carroll and photography: Exposing the truth will be given by Carroll scholar Edward Wakeling.
filigree birch
green parrot chattering
black crow
two brothers
new baby sister
Victoria plum
alfresco lunch
bread, cheese, mint ice cream
toothache
Gloomy day dawning,
Prevailing wind, warmer rain.
Snow slowly melting.
The first in a new occasional series.
Frosty night moonlight
Lovers cuddle dreamily
Vixen screaming.