Category Archives: philosophy

If Music Is The Question…

Posted on Feb 24, 2019 by

… then at least so far as I concerned Karma Chameleon is not the answer. The year is 1983. The Textiliste and I have moved into a flat in Tooting, a early century, purpose built maisonette, our first purchase. We’d … Continue reading →

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Cold? Nah, Just Brassish… #garden #philosophy #poetry

Posted on Jan 27, 2019 by

There’s an old expression about the cold: ‘It’s cold enough to freeze the knockers off a brass monkey’. Which sounds rude but isn’t (or so the Archaeologist told me once – something to do with how they used to stack … Continue reading →

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The Problem With Dreaming #morganandlogan #carrotranch #flashfiction

Posted on Jan 21, 2019 by

‘What’s that, Logan?’ ‘Nothing. You know…’ ‘Not unless you tell me.’ ‘Someone at work had this thing about designing their dream home and, well, I thought it might be neat…’ ‘What’s that?’ ‘I thought a sheltered walkway leading to double … Continue reading →

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A Thinking Moment

Posted on Jan 21, 2018 by

A little Sunday philosophy, triggered by a new follower, Chelsea – go on, say hello – to this little blog. I hope it helps you get through the day, as you dodge those sharp edged toast crusts and inhale you … Continue reading →

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Cake Not Hate – a walk and some thoughts #london #walking #lookingforthesilverlinings

Posted on Jun 19, 2017 by

Father’s day here coincided with a series of events to show the sunny side of humanity, in the spirit and memory of murdered MP Jo Cox and at the end of a dreadful week in the UK and especially London … Continue reading →

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Being Modern

Posted on Feb 1, 2017 by

I have a Hive. It’s an app thingy attached to a box that sits in the hall and means I can control the heating and hot water remotely. It’s neat and easy to use. I’m pretty taken with it. The … Continue reading →

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Geoffle 6.0, the Reboot

Posted on Nov 30, 2016 by

Ok, time for a moment of self-indulgence. By some off-kilter astro-clock I’m told I have collected 60 New Years on this fast moving lump of rock. As the heading suggests I’d rather think of that as Geoffrey 6.0, the Reboot … Continue reading →

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