Monthly Archives: January 2016

How many cats named Sam?

A while ago I came across artist Lois Wain, also known as ‘the man who painted cats’. I was fortunate enough more recently to see some of his work first hand in a small exhibition at The Qube in Oswestery, … Continue reading

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Is this really so bad?

Yesterday I came across this photograph on Facebook. The photo was posted deliberately to provoke a reaction. The result was mostly, but not exclusively, negative comments such as: ‘So wrong…’ ‘The LOST generation’. ‘Sad, so sad’. ‘Technology has stolen from … Continue reading

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Tenacity equals authenticity

Every day on my way to Wolverhampton University I pass a bunch of Jehovah’s Witnesses on the bridge between the train station and town. They are always there and they are always smiling. They are there in good weather and … Continue reading

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Thoughts on chewing gum

Just before Christmas, I began to notice chewing gum. It was if I had been blind and suddenly I could see. I’m talking about chewing gum splodges on the ground. If you haven’t ever noticed this, I implore you to … Continue reading

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