Happy Halloween

Monroe?

If this is someone showing what Marlene Dietrich would look like disguised as Marilyn Monroe, then well done. If not, then not.

Get lost?

This kind of advice is why we have mountain rescue teams.

On the weirdness of it all…

Hi, how’s your day going? Has it been, for want of a better word, weird? I’m going to presume it has - because, if you really start digging, everything is weird. I guess I’ve thought this, on and off, forever, but it was brought to the front of my mind when I was reading Raptitude, a … Continue reading On the weirdness of it all… →

All mod cons

Here in the mighty US of A, we have only the finest modern toilet technology.

On Zilker Bark

Being a foster-pug-parent has led to some interesting experiences, but none more interesting than when the lovely people at Zilker Bark reached out to ask if we’d like to be in a photo shoot. I’ve been a follower of their Instagram feed for some time now, and the idea that the JCs would be featured … Continue reading On Zilker Bark →

What the what?

So, this antique-store gem seems to be a depiction of Stephen Fry's older sister, playing cricket with a juggler's club, wearing a safety hat and, let's be clear, pooping out a natty blue jacket. I think that covers everything.

On the Prince Essential 100

So, Prince’s death was a surprise and a shock. He seemed like he would live forever. But this is about one of the inevitable consequences of his death: the loosening up of control of his work and his image. During his lifetime, control was a central theme of Prince’s work. Once he was gone, it … Continue reading On the Prince Essential 100 →

How very Texas…

Texas water and Texas people (AKA, "Texans"), sure. Texas wind though?