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July 2010

Jul
31
2010

Poem: Early Morning Call.

Early Morning Call. . . I am lying snug In a toasty morning bed Fighting the need to rise And go for a pee, But I can tell From my internal clock That this attempted lie in Will be of short duration. . .

Jul
31
2010

BPoMD 11: Quick Splash.

Quick Splash. . . There’s that first breath On a summer’s morning When the rain has just stopped And the sun is suddenly risen Startling the damp night air Like soda into whiskey. . .

Jul
31
2010

Life And It’s Vagaries.

Hey, . Good morning to yourself. I hope that you are starting a great Saturday, followed by the rest of an excellent weekend. . The weather is still grey and rainy here, but warmish, although not really a day to stimulate the wish to go for a walk because it is now. . My patio [...]

Jul
30
2010

BPoMD 10: Work Of Art.

Work Of Art. . . When the sun appeared To colour the view from my window It suddenly illuminated A spider web Stretched across the glass Like fairy lacework. . .

Jul
30
2010

Katie Piper.

Hey, . Did you know about Katie Piper . . She is a wonderful young woman who suffered horrific burns when a former boyfriend carried out an acid attack. . . Although it has been very hard, this brave lady has come through, having now started a foundation to improve rehabilitation facilities for burns survivors [...]

Jul
29
2010

Poem: Pregnant Pause.

Pregnant Pause. . . Beside the tender curl of flesh Like a fold in oyster satin Upon the smooth surface Of your extended stomach, How heart stopping To see that glorious stretch Rising in a sculpted lump To mark the motion of a foot . .

Jul
29
2010

BPoMD 9: Couldn’t Hear Myself Think.

Couldn’t hear Myself Think. . . Not the bit where workmen Dug up our road all day But the next bit When they finally stopped. . .

Jul
29
2010

High Energy Time Lapse Oil Painting.

. Hi, . See what you think of this. High energy, time lapse painting by artist Robert Bosler. . . . Entertaining? Does it make  you want to have a go? J. .

Jul
28
2010

BPoMD 8: Shopping.

Shopping. . . Walking in Hexham Up the Hallstile So quaintly pretty With waxy pink hydrangeas Displaying by a door. . .

Jul
28
2010

Another Reference To ‘The End Of Days’.

Hey, . Good morning to you. . We have a beautiful morning here today. I awoke to sunshine and some blue sky….no rain at all yet. I would quit while I am ahead but unfortunately there is the rest of the day to get through….and that probably means even more rain. . But then again, [...]

Jul
27
2010

BPoMD 7: Singing.

Singing. . . Some kind of bird I don’t know which Sang a five-part motif That was thrilling . .

Jul
27
2010

The World’s Most Tattooed Woman.

Hey, I was just reading about Julia Gnuse from California, who is officially  ‘the world’s most tattooed woman’. . She is 55 and decided to begin her tattoos several years ago. These now number in excess of 400. . There are many different subjects depicted, with a large number of entertainers, from Lucille Ball and [...]

Jul
26
2010

Unusual Ambitions. Unusual People.

Hi, . To continue a I have been following . . There are so many unusual people who actually follow their dreams and work towards totally reinventing themselves. They follow their own desires. . These rare people include those like…. . Rick.  The Zombie Boy. . Elaine Davidson. Most pierced Woman. . Eric Sprague. Lizard [...]

Jul
26
2010

BPoMD 6: Unto The Day.

Unto The Day. . . Church bells calling Through a quiet Sunday garden Leaving behind a trail Like incense in the sun . .

Jul
26
2010

New 20mph Speed Limit.

Hey, . At the moment we have a 30mph speed limit for most town centres and residential roads. . There has recently been a trial of a 20mph (32kph) limit in places such as in Edinburgh, Portsmouth , Hull, York and Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and it has been judged to be a successful innovation. . Ministers are [...]

Jul
25
2010

Poem: Wedding Day.

Wedding Day. . . That particular day I have never seen her so lovely. Suddenly she stood there Radiant in the swelling sound Of every wedding march there ever was. Time changes everything in it’s path But this one memory Will ever be crystal. . . .

Jul
25
2010

BPoMD 5: Idle Petting.

Idle Petting. . . The tele was boring But I enjoyed myself immensely Being pleasured by The continuous caress Of my left foot Placed unthinking on his thigh. . .

Jul
25
2010

All Of Sunday Not Touched Yet.

Hey, . Sunday is here, containing all of it’s enjoyable bits, beginning with Big H going out for the Sunday papers as usual, because that is . Sometimes I find out in them! Of course he is not up yet because it is way too early for him to need to take his first tablets [...]

Jul
24
2010

The Old Debate.

Hey, . Excellent, it is Saturday again. Time to rush out and spend more money than you actually earned last week. That is what keeps the system going. . There has been a report issued recently by the Royal College Of Obstetricians And Gynaecologists which is probably going to cause a lot of waves in [...]

Jul
24
2010

BPoMD 4: First Class Scran.

First Class Scran. . It was a freshly baked Shortcrust pastry pie, Great chunks of steak Making the crust look bumpy The smell crowding the kitchen With promises of meaty satisfaction. . .

Jul
23
2010

A Pleasing Friday Morning.

Hi, . Is your Friday going well so far then? I would hope so, if you have a Friday evening and all of a free weekend not touched yet. If not, bad luck, and perhaps next weekend will be a better one. . We were both up really early this morning, because Big H had [...]

Jul
23
2010

BPoMD 3: A Shared Moment.

A Shared Moment. . . I was amazed today To see a beautiful butterfly Upon my bedroom windowsill. When I opened my hand To release it outside once more It just remained upon my palm Jewelled wings gently stirring. . .

Jul
22
2010

BPoMD 2: Wall Of Flowers.

Wall Of Flowers. . . The best thing that happened yesterday Was walking back into a house Filled with pollen rich lilies Their heavy decadent breath Seducing me in that one heady moment . .

Jul
22
2010

Poem: Gallery Wall.

Gallery Wall. . . She spent the day arranging Pictures of her children Upon the bedroom wall Opposite her brass bed. Now, when she finds She cannot husband sleep, They keep her happy company. Filled with loving memories Throughout the chiming hours Of every restless night. . .

Jul
22
2010

Poem: A Faster Love.

A Faster love. . . I looked at you face to face To tell you that I  loved you And wanted you to commit only to me. Too late I saw the horror in your face. The trapped look and the falling of your eyes. It was all I needed, I did not need you [...]

Jul
22
2010

Hot And Humid.

Hi, . My goodness, what strange weather we have had up here for the last couple of weeks or so. There has been a lot of rain, but it is still very warm with it. For me, it feels very much like it did when we lived in the Middle East, as you can feel [...]

Jul
21
2010

Poem: Lusting In Kensington.

Lusting In Kensington. . . The best thing about Kensington Was the area up behind the High Street Where the numerous antique shops Were selling fabulous crystal chandeliers Posing supermodel-like in spot lit glass windows. How she lusted after them. A great deal more, in actual fact, Than for the man whose antique carved french [...]

Jul
21
2010

Poem: Feeling Fruity.

Feeling Fruity. . . I like your banana It is such a handsome fruit, Long and curved Like an Arabian scimitar. . .

Jul
21
2010

Angelina Jolie. An Unauthorised Biography.

Hi, . For those of you who admire, desire or aspire to be like this global superstar….there is news! . In a few weeks time Andrew Morton’s new book…Angelina: An Unauthorised Biography…. will be published in America. This book purports to tell you almost everything, giving all of the answers to all of the questions. [...]

Jul
20
2010

BPoMD1: The Best Part Of My Day.

The Best Part Of My Day. . . The best part of my day Was to walk along the edge Of an incoming sea Upon a totally empty beach. So timeless and eternal. It was comforting to know That the only temporary thing In the picture….was me. . .

Jul
20
2010

Poem: Home Made Style.

Home Made Style. . . It was quite consuming To make sure kiss curls remained Fixed upon your forehead And curling by your ears When Liz Taylor had one too. It took an awful lot of spit To make sure they stayed in place For the whole of the evening. . . . Liz Taylor, [...]

Jul
20
2010

Fabulous Shoes To Die For.

Hi, . Hoping that I find you well and happy today, and pleased with your lot. . I have just spent a wonderful few hours lost in the world of pretty shoes. . This came about because I decided that, when I go to the Costume Ball that I was , I should really try [...]

Jul
19
2010

Poem: But I Can’t Do That

But I Can’t Do That. . . Why did you have to ask the love question. Yes, you enhance my life, And yes, I have always loved you, But no, romantic love does not come to order, So I wish that nothing had changed For you, because your change of heart Has now totally removed [...]

Jul
19
2010

Raoul Moat. Police IPCC Investigation.

. Due to evidence given by bystanders, it is now thought that police officers may have been issued with a new model Tazer shortly before the final stand-off took place in Rothbury. . The guns which had not yet been given Home Office approval were distributed to the officers, although such action is lawful if [...]

Jul
18
2010

Unbearable Cruelty In Abattoirs.

Hey, . It is enough to turn you to vegetarianism. . Videos have been released by Animal Aid which were taken during some covert filming in many abattoirs in the UK. . The most recently taken video showed a slaughter man gratuitously inflicting terrible suffering upon pigs, which are shown being given repeated shocks with [...]

Jul
17
2010

Poem: Soul Room.

Soul Room. . . It is OK wearing glasses, It stops people looking in your eyes. I find that that too intimate a connection With people I don’t really know And probably never will do. Given your ‘druthers It’s better to keep your distance Behind old fashioned net curtains. . .

Jul
15
2010

Poem:Full Breakfast Menu.

Full Breakfast Menu. . . I have been lying in bed Entertaining myself for hours By imagining the infinite possibilities Afforded by breakfast. So far there have been Visions of kippers and toast, Oatmeal with sliced bananas, British bacon and eggs Or sliced Scottish bannocks. Imagine American grits With various accompaniments, And what about flavoursome [...]

Jul
15
2010

K.D.Lang Rocks.

Hey, How the hell are you today….well I  hope! . Things are OK here, although Big H is still dreadfully depleted energy-wise, so we are not really doing anything very much at all. I am having to make my own amusements at the moment. . There is one good side effect of that, which is [...]

Jul
14
2010

Poem: Dawn Chorus.

Dawn Chorus. . . Each morning as the sun comes up The birds all greet it with a song . A morning chorus we all say But I’ve decided we are wrong . ‘Cos birds don’t want to wake at dawn This early rising makes them moan . And what they’re really shouting is ‘Fuck [...]

Jul
13
2010

All Today Not Touched Yet.

Hola, . What a superb morning this one has turned out to be. Bright blue sky, sunshine and heat again. I can see smiling people strolling along to pick up their morning papers dressed in light shirts and other summery attire. How excellent is that! . Although we have had a lot of and strong [...]

Jul
13
2010

Poem: Pottery Cat.

Pottery Cat. . . The Winstanley cat That I got for my birthday Sits serenely on the mantelpiece In my pinewood bedroom Watching every move I make With his calm glass eyes. . .

Jul
12
2010

BBC Video. Monkey-Eating Eagle Of The Orinoco

Hi, . Just to ask you….did you remember to watch the amazing BBC2 nature programme that about? . Well, if you missed it you have been very, very naughty. But do not despair because the wonderful BBC have a catch-up facility for those absentminded nature lovers among you, although I think that it may only [...]

Jul
12
2010

Starting The Week In Profit.

Hello People, . Not a bad way to start the week, I am now ! Well, let’s face it, are not usually anyone’s favourite day of the week, so anything that can improve a is a welcome thingy. . I do not have any plans for today, as has been the case lately, because poor [...]

Jul
11
2010

Halfway Through The World Cup Now.

Hello, . Busy watching the World Cup Final with Big H. Some of the tackles that are going in…Oh dear, Oh dear! . Holland were unnecessarily brutal in some of their tackles…extremely physically intimidating. . I have a bet on with Big H. I have £5 on Spain and he obviously has the same on [...]

Jul
11
2010

‘Bullet Proof Custard’. New Liquid Armour.

Hey, . This is the description given to a secret formula liquid that is being tested by scientists at BAE Systems, which is based in Filton, Bristol. . Apparently, this new liquid combines with Kevlar, and absorbs the energy of a bullet fired at it by becoming more viscous as the stimulated molecules lock together. [...]

Jul
10
2010

Poem: Best Underwear.

Best Underwear. . . She has a special pair of knickers. They are midnight blue and beautiful With rich and delicate lace inserts, Made from the most satiny of silks. They are absolutely her best ones Which she puts on for special occasions, Like days when she is feeling totally down And needs a precious [...]

Jul
10
2010

Raoul Moat. Aftermath.

Good Morning, . For the past week there has been a man hunt for Raoul Moat, who was 37. He was wanted in relation to the shootings of his ex-girlfriend, her partner and a policeman. His ex-girlfriend’s partner was killed. . Last night in the Northumberland town of Rothbury, there was a stand-off between the [...]

Jul
9
2010

Latest Reports. Raoul Moat. Police In A Standoff For Past Hour

Hi, . Latest BBC reporting on the police search in Rothbury . Apparently the police are negotiating with a man fitting Moat’s description. Is it over now! J. .

Jul
9
2010

Uncovering A Treasure Trove.

Hey, . I hope that I find you bright-eyed  and bushy-tailed upon this fine Friday morning. I say ‘fine’ but in actual fact it is grey and damp again here, but it is still extremely warm and that is fine with me. . Did you hear the exciting news from Somerset? . A treasure hunter [...]

Jul
9
2010

Poem: It’s A Bloody Good Job I Love You.

It’s A Bloody Good Job I Love You. . . You are not a proper pet You won’t do anything you’re told You never fetch things when I ask You’re bloody feet are always cold. . You’re totally immune to rules You leave a mess each place you go And when I tell my mum [...]