the human picture

Fave From frankofyle in FROG BLOG (9 hours old)

One of my blog chumettes (janetweightreed) has just scribed a post in which she mentioned the highly esteemed lateral thinker Edward de Bono. Mention of his name reminded me that I designed some of hi… more

Voluntary Work (again) From lee954 in Minimalist poet, minimalist lifestyle (11 hours old)

I've got a meeting with someone from CVS about voluntary work opportunities. I've been under a bit of pressure these last view days to immerse myself in voluntary work again. I'm a bit reluctant thoug… more

Someone said From 10loves10 in GIRL IN A SUICIDAL LANDSCAPE (3 days old)

'Will is mysteriously absent. I can only assume he’s reacted badly to your defection to Brendan and thrown himself down a ravine.'… more

Same ol' view From frankofyle in FROG BLOG (3 days old)

When I look out front in the mornings, it's the same ol' view. But every time it's different. Sometimes clear, sometimes cloudy. Sometimes bright, sometimes dreary. You'd think that after nearly five … more

Top ten From frankofyle in FROG BLOG (3 days old)

The 45.5 million quid lottery win fantasy spend continues. This is because t'other half didn't get a proper look at the UK houses I deleted in an earlier posting. Reckons my existing choices are the r… more

Mission completed From frankofyle in FROG BLOG (7 days old)

Yes, I know it's sad (or pathetic, or whatever the correct word is), but I think I've finally cracked this 'what I'd do if I won 45.5 million quid in the lottery' nonsense. Brief summary: having al… more

Waiting for the postman From lee954 in Minimalist poet, minimalist lifestyle (7 days old)

My social services key worker has just informed me that I've been granted a mobility bus pass: the paperwork is in the post. It's only valid on buses in South Yorkshire; but it does mean that I can… more

My Family From lee954 in Minimalist poet, minimalist lifestyle (10 days old)

I despair. My brother has just knocked on my door and rather sheepishly explained that he'll have to stay with me until Monday. Our parents have gone away for a long weekend and my brother wasn't i… more

Someone said From 10loves10 in GIRL IN A SUICIDAL LANDSCAPE (11 days old)

'Well, the next time we make inappropriate purchases with other people’s money I want you to stop mixing poisonous mushrooms in your wine, it’s not doing your memory or sensibilities any favours.' … more

Key Worker From lee954 in Minimalist poet, minimalist lifestyle (11 days old)

I've recently been allocated a dedicated key worker by the Doncaster Adult Support Team Autism and Asperger's Department. He reckons he'll be able to offer me an advocate with a dedicated budget some … more

I wasn't tempted. From lee954 in Minimalist poet, minimalist lifestyle (12 days old)

There was a new computer free in the library this morning. It looked good - flat screen widescreen monitor and an ergonomic keyboard...but I wasn't tempted because it had Windows Vista installed and I… more

45.5 million smackeroonies! From frankofyle in FROG BLOG (12 days old)

Georgie asked me last week-end if I was one of the two lucky lottery winners who won 45.5 million each. 45.5 million squid! Hah! If only! Told her I hadn't been doing the lottery recently as part of m… more

A film of ‘mists and mellow fruitlessness’ From 10loves10 in GIRL IN A SUICIDAL LANDSCAPE (12 days old)

I hardly ever frequent mainstream cinema, primarily because I don’t like new releases especially ones that set out to chronicle the life of someone I respect and admire. Thus going to see ‘Bright Star… more

Robin Hood's Bay to Whitby and back. From lee954 in Minimalist poet, minimalist lifestyle (14 days 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 (16 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 (16 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 (17 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 (19 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 (19 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 (21 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 (22 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 (25 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 (25 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 (26 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 (27 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 (28 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 (31 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 (31 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 (31 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 (32 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