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some thoughts. . .
May 2008

quotes, axioms and aphorisms
occasionally updated uplifting thoughts:

"leave the kingdom of fake surfaces, repetitive talk and weary roles and slip deeper into the true adventure of who you are" John O'Donohue 1956-2008

odds and ends...

The Notebook section now takes you straight to the Unstuck Diaries, where, if you didn't already know, I wax lyrical about things I find interesting, confusing, amusing or just frustrating, about those particular corners of the world we inhabit that are concerned with art in all its many and weird manifestations.

Go look at some films... at Bikeshed.tv

If you haven't seen it yet there's still time to see FROG-O-MIGHTY

And finally: a small crack in the door to a virtual world

And just before you go - here's the time in England:


please be aware:: all monitors display colours at different levels, if the paintings look odd you should see them in real life.

warning: if you are easily offended or find nudity distasteful, some of the images on this site may seem shocking.