Do you ever have one of those days where you think...maybe I made the wrong choice? Perhaps you put on a pair of shoes that are really uncomfortable, or you told someone some advice that you later felt was probably inappropriate, or maybe you helped pick out the fairest woman alive, not knowing that your... Continue Reading →
The invisible enemy should not exist – Michael Rakowitz
There is a certain sadness that comes with the destruction of anything. I hate to see books destroyed, as they contain wisdom. Buildings which are abandoned or left in a state of disrepair give the feeling of loss, and I especially hate seeing art destroyed; no matter how good or bad the artwork, that was... Continue Reading →
I want my time with you – Tracey Emin
I have a theory about how men and women's brains work different. Men's brains work in straight lines, this means that they only really go forwards or backwards, which is why they can't remember the argument that was had with their respective female partner in 1984 about the red scarf that got left on the... Continue Reading →
South of Heaven – Osman Taner Küçükgenç
Depending on your outlook on life, you may believe in horoscopes or you might just think they are a bunch of hocum. Personally I think that one horoscope reading a day/week/month for the amount of people that would fall under that star sign is a little far fetched, and they are kept intentionally vague to... Continue Reading →
The torture of Prometheus – Salvator Rosa
It's been a while since I have written about the Greeks, and with a course on Greek mythology looming for me, I thought perhaps I should start reading some of the study text. I really find mythology so fascinating, especially the Greek, simply because it really does still play a massive role in our culture... Continue Reading →
Charles Collyer as a boy, with a cricket bat – Francis Cotes
If you weren't aware, sport season generally has exploded. I am not the biggest fan of any sport really, but I do appear to be surrounded with sports fanatics where I work and this means, if I want any conversation at all, I at least have to feign an interest in whatever implement or appendage... Continue Reading →
Las Meninas – Pablo Picasso
A few days ago I found myself involved in a conversation about hidden potential. The upshot of this was that, I could potentially, play football for England this year if I put my mind to it. Sure, I am not fit in anyway, nor do I understand the offside rule, and the thought of chasing... Continue Reading →
Sunshine Blogger nomination…number 2
You know, I am always astounded when someone nominates me for anything. Before I started writing on here I had absolutely no confidence in writing; I will always tell you that a very good friend of mine gave me the support and encouragement to start, and this has now become something I love doing. So... Continue Reading →
The Enigma – Paul Gustave Doré
I guess I can't really ignore that it is Easter. Hopefully you are all enjoying a bountiful stash of chocolate eggs and celebrating in a befitting manner. Personally I am enjoying the fact that I get a couple of extra days off, but for those of you that have a deeper meaning to this weekend,... Continue Reading →