Senses working overtime #552

 1 Final week at Hastings Boys' High School

A fond farewell to all my colleagues who are now friends! Go well good people! Thank you, good night, good-bye.

2 Watching: Mr. Mercedes

Dark, creepy and weird but strangely different as a crime drama. Based on a Stephen King novel - figures.

3 Listening: James Taylor - Live

A superb live album.

4 Reading: Mojo magazine #381 (August 2025)

5 Listening: WTWMC - John, Paul, George and Ringo

Overtime: Raisa Jimenez

Positive thoughts bring positive outcomes

Senses working overtime #259

1 A Tale Of Two Cities

Like a lot of us I've been working from home (full tilt too as it happens) and I mistakenly thought that would give me an opportunity to read more of A Tale Of Two Cities but that time was swallowed up by urgent and important school stuff. So I'm slowly edging forward - right now on page 241 (of 307 in this edition).

It's grim - Paris in the revolution was no picnic! But I am loving the language and the removal to a traumatic time in the past as an antidote to the traumatic times of the present.

Although, it's ANZAC day in NZ and Australia today - a day to remember another traumatic time in our past. 

Interesting species aren't we?

2 Poetry corner (returns)

Ha, This One's About Insomnia Too My bed is a godless church yet I still pray there every night.  Am I a fool? I can almost hear other worshippers in their far- off corners, the small breath of their hands unclasping. Ariel Francisco (2020)

3 Poetry

Wondering rather than knowing.

4 Austin's zines

I love Austin Kleon's newsletters - always filled with great creativity. I urge you to check out his zines.

5 Sweet Baby James

The music of James Taylor is a great salve for these times. 

Overtime: 

Senses working overtime #205

1 Carly

A Carly-a-thon this week as she has dominated my senses since I started to read her book (see number 2).

2 boys in the trees

Previously, I've enjoyed Carly Simon's music and blog, and now I'm nearing the end of her autobiography. She's brutally honest with herself - a biography would have been much kinder on her.

3 The Simon sisters

Lucy, Carly and Joey

The book starts with her home life with her sisters and parents. This is a great picture , taken by their father - Richard, of the three sisters (a brother also came along after Carly).

4 Anticipation


 
5 Carly and James 



Overtime: You're So Vain (the biggie)

According to Carly, not about anyone in particular but the speculation goes on. My bet would be on Warren Beatty.