I’ve not posted recently because there’s been almost nothing to say: I’ve spent most of this week horizontal due to pain and lack of energy. But here’s some bits to prove I’m still alive.

Hors d’oeuvres

Well you can lead a horse to water
But you’re never gonna make him drink
And you can lead a man to slaughter
But you’re never gonna make him think.

Today’s music has featured Roy Harper’s Stormcock. I’ve loved this album for years but I’ve never been able to explain it properly (the album or my love for it). All I can say is that it entertains while affirming and challenging my thoughts. So here are Roy’s own words:

• Part 1
• Part 2
• Preface to part 3
• The sword inside the blade
• Part 3

Subtraction

This happened about a week ago:

MINUS

EQUALS

Excursion

An unexpected but very welcome visit today by some friends brought on a visit to the park across the road. Sunshine!