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Last week, I was fortunate to be in Glasgow with Sian and Rachel, to hear Katherine Priddy sing Eurydice This short film is an imaginative ‘presentation‘ of Katherine’s song.
Tag: Rebel antiquary
A friend to friendship itself: Davie Glen
David Rioch Glen, 1909-1978. Sadly, I never met Davie [Davy] Glen but I heard some wonderful tales about him when I was researching the history of Jock’s Road, Glen Doll. … Continue reading A friend to friendship itself: Davie Glen
Progress hardly broke its stride
We have moved on ‘We have moved on’ (said doctor Knows Best) didn’t you notice?! Today we have targets, tooled by incentive, and our patients are our numbered ‘partners’. Betjeman … Continue reading Progress hardly broke its stride
Rebel Antiquary
Magpie If only I could soar like an eagle to see the world as I cannot. I am a magpie in black and white, in flight through clouds, seeking colour. … Continue reading Rebel Antiquary
MOTOR
To play MOTOR [in the language of Angels] please click here. This film is for Ann, fellow artist and adventurer. Music credit: In Cold Blood by alt-J Filmed in Ross-shire … Continue reading MOTOR
My colour is black
This artistic film is based on shadows and reflections. What you make of this film is entirely up to you! My colour is black: To play this short film please … Continue reading My colour is black
if you ever
To play this short film please click here Music credit: Thinking Of You – Mickey Raff’s acoustic cover [The Colourfield]
Chapter Two of Part Three of ‘Decline and Fall’
In Chapter Two of Part Three of ‘Decline and Fall’ by Evelyn Waugh, the prison Governor asks ‘D.4.12’ [Paul Pennyfeather]: ‘I wonder whether you have narcissistic tendencies? Did you lead … Continue reading Chapter Two of Part Three of ‘Decline and Fall’