the human picture

Robin Hood's Bay to Whitby and back. From lee954 in Minimalist poet, minimalist lifestyle (1 day old)

I had an enjoyable day walking yesterday; despite the weather being rather disappointing. We set off from Robin Hood's Bay and walked the five miles to Whitby taking a rather circuitous inland route, … more

Football Pools From lee954 in Minimalist poet, minimalist lifestyle (2 days old)

I bought a newspaper this morning, mainly for the weekly TV guide. I'm going hiking on the moors again tomorrow and so won't be able to get the Sunday Times as I usually do. With today being a Satu… more

Walter Kaaden - MZ genius From frankofyle in FROG BLOG (3 days old)

As well as being a fan of Vincent motorcycles (see previous posting), I'm also a big fan of MZs. This may come as a surprise because the two brands are at opposite ends of the biking spectrum. One's i… more

1953 Vincent Rapide 'C' From frankofyle in FROG BLOG (4 days old)

I first read 'The Wind in the Willows' aged about nine. 'Toady' became an instant hero. Like him, I used to sniff exhaust fumes in much the same way as the Bisto Kids sniffed gravy. Been addicted to b… more

My Obsession With Language From lee954 in Minimalist poet, minimalist lifestyle (5 days old)

I've just spent the last hour or so pursuing this obsession. Here are the search terms I typed into Google. possible proto-Germanic contact with the Phoenician language posited 'Atlantic' language… more

My Suggestion From lee954 in Minimalist poet, minimalist lifestyle (5 days old)

I arrived at the top of the stairs at the central library a few minutes ago and noticed that the public toilets are closed and there's a sign explaining why - drug addicts have been using the faciliti… more

Online Chattering From lee954 in Minimalist poet, minimalist lifestyle (7 days old)

Subjects my friends and myself have been talking about on Facebook: Nasal haemorrhoids - do they exist? The view from the summit of Phoenix Park, Thurnscoe Getting confused between Leicestershire… more

Murrayfield, here we come From frankofyle in FROG BLOG (8 days old)

Me and my big mouth. While watching the last France/Scotland Six Nations rugby match on telly round at neighbour Christian's way back in February, I casually mentioned that it'd be rather a wizard… more

Some physical manifestations of my Asperger's syndrome. From lee954 in Minimalist poet, minimalist lifestyle (11 days old)

Grinding my teeth. Walking on the balls of my feet. Plucking my eyelashes. Finding it difficult to stand still without having to constantly shift my balance.… more

Here's something I've just noticed again. From lee954 in Minimalist poet, minimalist lifestyle (11 days old)

Why are the images on the screens of mobile phones quite often deliberately blurred in pop videos and adverts?… more

The Red Tree From frankofyle in FROG BLOG (13 days old)

Weather's still glorious out here. Mind you, we could do with some rain. I keep saying that. Bound to regret it. All too soon it'll be raining chats et chiens. Then the snow. Brr. In the meantime, mig… more

Birthday girls From frankofyle in FROG BLOG (14 days old)

My, how tempus fugits. It's a week ago already that I waved au revoir to Georgie and Helen at Limoges airport after their long week-end visit. They'd popped over to celebrate their birthdays (two days… more

Someone said... From 10loves10 in GIRL IN A SUICIDAL LANDSCAPE (14 days old)

'I trust my little piranha is having an enjoyable day.' … more

An accident waiting to happen From lee954 in Minimalist poet, minimalist lifestyle (17 days old)

I was in the Frenchgate shopping centre in town this afternoon when I was reminded why I don't like escalators. I was travelling down one of them and noticed that there was a group of about half a … more

Yorkshire Brack From lee954 in Minimalist poet, minimalist lifestyle (17 days old)

A county culinary delicacy that I've never heard of before: it seems to be fruit cake infused with tea - I might have bought soe this morning if it wasn't so expensive. … more

Spotted From 10loves10 in GIRL IN A SUICIDAL LANDSCAPE (17 days old)

My mate, Ian Brown, swaggering down Bayswater road in a pair of red-black-and-white trainers. … more

Different Types Of Poverty From lee954 in Minimalist poet, minimalist lifestyle (18 days old)

I've been looking for a list online and couldn't find one; so I've decided to devise my own: Poverty of income/wealth Poverty of ambition Poverty of experience Poverty of opportunity Poverty of… more

Pink to blue From frankofyle in FROG BLOG (19 days old)

On this evening's dogwalk as I watched the sun go down, I almost missed what was going on in the clouds behind. Quite some show. Lasted about five minutes. All rather splendid. … more

Sheffield From lee954 in Minimalist poet, minimalist lifestyle (19 days old)

I've been in Sheffield today for the follow-up consultation after my Asperger's syndrome diagnosis. I noticed a couple of unusual sights; a pedestrian [pelican] crossing which seeed to work in … more

The Times they are a-changin'... From 10loves10 in GIRL IN A SUICIDAL LANDSCAPE (19 days old)

I am my second week in to buying The Times on a daily basis - I do it for the free books. And while normally I would hastily flick through the 'news' section from today onwards I have resolved to dash… more

Spotted From 10loves10 in GIRL IN A SUICIDAL LANDSCAPE (20 days old)

Gloria Hunniford wearing an offensively bright orange jacket while being filmed behind Ted's Veg Stall in Whiteley's . … more

Spotted From 10loves10 in GIRL IN A SUICIDAL LANDSCAPE (21 days old)

Tom Parker-Bowles biting his fingernails. … more

Names & Gender From lee954 in Minimalist poet, minimalist lifestyle (23 days old)

Recently I was reading a book about the origins of English surnames. Many surnames are actually geographical names, some of which are based on Old English Christian names, and I was reminded that most… more

Scabby From frankofyle in FROG BLOG (24 days old)

Have recently been asked how Jock's progressing after his recent mauling by the two hunting dogs. Well, he's still a bit scabby underneath but seems to be back to his mischievous and cantankerous old … more

Someone said... From 10loves10 in GIRL IN A SUICIDAL LANDSCAPE (24 days old)

'She likes drinking, smoking and fucking. In that order.' … more

To Speak of Cunt That Is Damien Hirst From 10loves10 in GIRL IN A SUICIDAL LANDSCAPE (25 days old)

Finally the day has dawned when media darling, and byproduct of the stringently, commercialised, shallow turn of the millennia, Damien Hirst has fallen from grace. The national press has almost unanim… more

I know it's only a coincidence... From lee954 in Minimalist poet, minimalist lifestyle (25 days old)

...but I just phoned the council to complain about the bins not being emptied yesterday or this morning, and five minutes later the bin lorry arrived.… more

Last of the summer whine From frankofyle in FROG BLOG (26 days old)

First frost this morning. Winter's on its way. Which means that last evening's dogwalk may well have been the last warm and sunny one of the year. Wasn't going to load up pics of it due to having post… more

The Lightning Tree (again) From frankofyle in FROG BLOG (26 days old)

I make no apologies for making further mention of the Lightning Tree. It fascinates me, especially when bathed in the pink light of sunset. For just five or ten minutes it bursts into a variety of glo… more

Soon be Christmas From frankofyle in FROG BLOG (26 days old)

Once a week we get a bunch of mailers plonked in our mailboxes from local branches of national supermarkets featuring special seasonal offers. Found it hard to believe but today we received our first … more