Comments: First, thanks for all the kind comments and emails about the Courier article and the 1,000th post. Much appreciated -- it's good to hear from lurkers as well as regulars! Cheers everyone.
Second, I have switched off the character recognition doojab (here's one reason why, and the other reason was that one sad email saying: 'I wanted to comment, but the random characters wouldn't appear' is one too many). I have switched on anonymous comments. And I have switched on comment moderation, so your comments will not appear until I've seen them.
1. Conversation overheard on the train between small boy with new comic and his dad:
Dad: It comes with a free video. I'll look after it.
Small boy: A video?
Dad: Yes.
Small boy: Is it really a video, Dad?
Dad: Yes.
Small boy: That we can watch?
Dad: Yes.
Small boy: That goes in the telly?
Dad: Yes.
Small boy: A video that we can watch on the telly?
2. At the National Portrait gallery, a mother talking passionately and loudly about 16th century painting to her tiny daughter: 'I like these because of the blues and the greens and look at the colours and it's not just what the paintings actually about but the figures, they're actually people look at the faces and the animals and the little scenes in the background.' The small girl looked slightly surprised and a bit mystified. But I'm pretty sure she'll come to love 14th century art eventually.
3. We celebrated Fenella's birthday in the traditional manner -- getting pissed under the guise of self-improvement. We toured Vinopolis tasting wines and learning about viticulture. My notebook contains gems of literary expression such as: 'smells of wee' and 'thin and dirty red' and 'too gulpable for the price' and 'much improved by swirling'.
Every day I want to record three things that have given me pleasure. This 3BT site is the original Three Beautiful Things.
Morning, errands and entertainment.
1. I murmur an acknowledging greeting to a passing bin man. He is a well brought-up African and replies with eye contact and a warm 'Goo...
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Good morning all -- welcome to all those who surfed in off Blogs of Note, and all the regulars too. I am thrilled at being a Blog of Note --...
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1. She brings soft almond cakes for pudding. 2. In the fridge I have a jug of lemon iced tea. 3. Sifting compost as the evening cools.
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Today a special guest post by Nick... 1. My wife's courage and stamina as she painfully brings our baby into this world. I'm so prou...