Monthly Archives: March 2009

The church at Chalton – 50/365

The church at Chalton, originally uploaded by :Duncan. Taken during a walk through meadow, village, down and forest, from Petersfield to Rowlands Castle, following the Hangers Way and Staunton Way.

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Flight of the Conchords – Season 2

Whilst the songs are more hastily put together than the crafted-over-years gems in Season 1, there are still some great moments in the second series, and the comedy is just as low-life-funny. This clip from episode 10 – waking up, … Continue reading

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"The only thing that keeps me alive is the hope of dying young"

“The only thing that keeps me alive is the hope of dying young” Brother Theodore, 93 year old comedian

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Bedroom wall magic – 49/365

Bedroom wall, originally uploaded by :Duncan.

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The banks knew they were selling crap

The problem was, none of this was based on reality. “The banks knew they were selling crap,” says a London-based trader from one of the bailed-out companies. To get AAA ratings, the CDOs relied not on their actual underlying assets … Continue reading

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We don't understand

It is well enough that people of the nation do not understand our banking and monetary system, for if they did, I believe there would be a revolution before tomorrow morning -  Henry Ford

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The old green tree – 48/365

The old green tree, originally uploaded by :Duncan.

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The global economic crisis isn't about money – it's about power.

The Big Takeover The global economic crisis isn’t about money – it’s about power. How Wall Street insiders are using the bailout to stage a revolution. It’s over — we’re officially, royally fucked. No empire can survive being rendered a … Continue reading

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Netiquette Song

While chatting, first greet happily Use polite words in a cordial way During the game always be open, honest and do the right thing Be careful on the keyboard I know who did it (be careful) I know I am … Continue reading

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Nesting Duck – 47/365

Nesting Duck, originally uploaded by :Duncan. In the enclosed courtyard. It happened last year, too. The ducklings hatch and have a good space to explore safely. But as they get bigger there is not enough food and the pond is … Continue reading

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When this kind of fire starts

When this kind of fire starts it is very hard to put out The tender boughs of innocence burn first And the wind rises And then all goodness is in jeopardy. The Log Lady to Laura Palmer, a night or … Continue reading

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David Lynch (DAVID_LYNCH) on Twitter

David Lynch (DAVID_LYNCH) on Twitter. Follow the great man himself, right there.

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An hedgehog that ain't got no sharp bits

He looks like a Clanger only not so coloured in. … We caught a hedgehog once, a spiked one. On a fishing line. By mistake. Inexperienced fisherboys were we, and left the rod outside the tent, with a worm the … Continue reading

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Magnolia – 46/365

Magnolia, originally uploaded by :Duncan.

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Broccoli is feet-wobblingly good!

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Sit Down, Open Up

Without turning it into a Major Series, I am sitting still every day for one (or two) periods of 20 minutes. Twenty minutes is do-able, not too off-putting, and doesn’t require any shifting around of anything else I want to … Continue reading

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Morning sun – 45/365

Morning sun, originally uploaded by :Duncan.

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Late Afternoon – 44/365

Late Afternoon, originally uploaded by :Duncan.

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Storage! – 43/365

Storage!, originally uploaded by :Duncan.

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Fawley Down – 42/365

Fawley Down, originally uploaded by :Duncan. The very western end of the South Downs, near Winchester, at sunset

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