Monday 30 July 2007

Photo site

Over the years I have taken many pictures of people, buildings, stunning landscapes and what-have-you. It is an ambition of mine to one day make my mark as a photographer.

To that end I have started a site where some of my recent images can be purchased for download and/or prints.

Do have a look if you like original and innovative artwork and photography. A picture can tell a story with very few ingredients and it's that direct expression that I have come to appreciate in photography. Oh well..it keeps me busy keeping busy.











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Sunday 22 July 2007

Stockings Follow-up

Mr Clarkson on legs...


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Monday 16 July 2007

Burgomeister Boris?


I don't think he stands a serious chance but anyone who can take on London's current anti-Semitic pro-Jihad neo-communist mayor Ken Livingstone can have a go as far as I'm concerned:






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International Survey

A few weeks ago my wife and I spent two wonderful weeks on holiday in Mallorca. This Spanish island has been a favourite with holiday makers from all over Europe for years. While it is purported to be a playground for the rich and famous – Michael Douglas and the stunningly beautiful Catherine Zeta-Jones have a house there and Elton John is regular visitor – the coastal resorts are strewn with affordable resorts and hotels. It’s a good bet for a reasonably inexpensive holiday in the sun.

The hotel where we were staying was perfectly acceptable and we couldn’t fault the staff or any part of the hotel’s operation. We were given a room exactly according to our wishes; the food was good, the rooms clean and the staff were helpful.

It was also an opportunity to see several nationalities in action. The first few days most of the hotel’s population seemed to consist of Britons, mainly heavily tattooed chunky Scots and Northerners. There was also a sizable German minority and this time I noticed it was not only they who tried to reserve their sunloungers by the pool by way of leaving their towels on them; the Brits have now joined in this unfortunate behaviour. I saw one giant beach towel with the Union Jack imprinted on it and through the horizontal red bar in giant letters the word ‘RESERVED’.

I saw the odd Italian couple quietly wandering around the gardens in the evening, equally slim and elegant Spanish people enjoying themselves. During the start of the second week into our holiday there were a lot more French people. They always seem to be at home, defiantly sporting their unorthodox attire.

At night, when the inevitably cheesy entertainment reared its questionable head, the Brits proved, of course, the most fun. For a nation that is supposed to be reserved and stand-offish they let their hair down at the drop of a hat. After having enjoyed a drink or two.

It’s a funny sort of camaraderie that emerges between incredibly vague acquaintances at a holiday resort. You start recognising people by the poolside, around the resort, in the bar, and with some you share a passing remark, a nod, a brief conversation.

People are people and it takes all sorts, obviously. Being somewhat of a hybrid cosmopolitan I always enjoy observing people of varying nationalities and then try to apply some general characteristics, knowing full well how hazardous such a venture invariably proves.

While out there I saw a huge amount of tattooed pale bulging flesh, heard a lot of loud German chat, was witness to some very unusual examples of French dress sense, and once again was impressed with how friendly Spanish people can be. On the way back to Blighty I felt tired and happy, content to put on my shades and headphones and drift off in an airborne daydream of utter relaxation. It’s a funny old world, to be sure..


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Wednesday 11 July 2007

What a peaceful religion..

But then I suppose those Philipinos are incorrigible Zionist Imperialists who deserve no better, after all.


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Ancient Heart Magazine new issue out now!




The new issue of Ancient Heart Magazine is out now. Online and in print

In this July issue you'll find many superb poems by poets such as David Morgan, Echo Wood, David Wilkins, Marie Lecrivain and many others. Also, we have a fascinating article about the Nigerian literary scene, poetry book reviews, news, column, classic poem and stunning photography by Tammy Ho Lai-ming.
Do check it out online or consider purchasing your very own print copy. You won't be disappointed!

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Sun, sea and woman

I've just returned from two wonderful weeks in the Mallorcan sunshine. Sleepy, lazy days of sitting by the pool, going for a stroll, playing the odd game of tennis ensured that my good lady and I were able to relax and wind down to a slow, warm mellow pace. We discovered a few new cocktails, the Mojito to name but one; very nice indeed. We also enjoyed the decidedly cheesy entertainment on offer at the hotel and in the nearby resort. Some performers should be locked up. For their own good and our audible sanity..

Mallorca is a lovely island, dry and lush at the same time. We stayed on the east coast, had a room with a stunning view over the Mediterranean. In fact, at night we could hear the waves lapping onto the rocks below. This was incredibly soothing to fall asleep to and it induced some very comforting dreams.

Next time we go to Mallorca we want to investigate the capital city Palma a bit more in-depth. This time 'round it was all about 'chilling out' in the balmy sun. Nice...




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