Afternoon? Sir, your occupation a mystery? Look forward to the journey you shall go. I shall attend your leisure, but make haste. ‘Tis not possible. The justice of your dealing? After him, fellows, bring him to the block. Continua a leggere Shakespearean cues
Who ceases to be a friend never was one. Best books of the year 2010…Two versions of Rainer Maria Rilke’s sonnet: Apollo’s Archaic Torso. Bach (3) by Gerard Richter. A new list of the world’s greenest cities out. Have a mouth as sharp as a dagger but a heart as soft as tofu. Leaving a restaurant without paying the bill… Continua a leggere Diversions
Today a cascade of nytimes tweets. Do writers retire? I think it’s a question of style and rhythm. I like your atlas! If some parts are boring I just skip them without feeling guilty, reading should be a pleasurable experience. I’m listening to Mr Ambulance Driver. Mouse teabags? I thought you were focussing on totem animals. And your bet? I’ll keep my fingers crossed. Not too bad then, have a nice weekend. Typical friday, lots of things to do but happy! Fruit cake? The worst cake in the world. You are not alone by Mads Langer is better than the … Continua a leggere Dialogues
Stone age etchings found in Amazon basin. Dream job you’re glad you didn’t pursue: the archeologist… In Gods we trust. If you stand straight, do not fear a crooked shadow. Peace of mind, a calm state of mind is rooted in affection and compassion. While I appreciate the musical excellence, I think that Led Zeppelin are a twat. Nothing wrong with it. Continua a leggere Reflections
Poem of the week: The Snow Storm. I used to lie in bed and shiver and shiver, wondering why I’d never dream of wanting to see daffodils and snowflakes. The crisis in a nutshell: winners and losers. I’m interested in how sound can define space. Every time I write a book I put my feet in different shoes. Everyone has a photographic memory. Some people just don’t have film. Continua a leggere Quotes