Film, words, and a new shop
For forty years, I have been taking photographs. Mostly on film. Mostly in the Vendée, Nantes, and the UK, with a few detours to places like China. For…
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Haven’t Forgotten About You
I know it’s been quiet here, but that’s just the natural rhythm of accumulating material before bothering to process it properly. Jardin Extraordinaire, Voyage à Nantes, a zoo visit, and Normandy have all given me photographs and notes. New posts are coming soon.
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Let’s Connect: Mentorship, Prints & Collaborations
Let’s Connect: Mentorship, Prints & Collaborations A brief and practical note. After six years of writing here, I’m formalising something that has been happening informally for a while…
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Accident de travail
After tripping at work and becoming a “human pancake,” I survived SAMU’s “breathe fine → fractured ribs” decree. Tramadol brought mercy, not highs. My car died; my wife drove; my ribs still ache. Yet: 1 star for the rest. Darkly funny. Deeply human. No pain-positivity. Just DNA on office floors and quiet grace.
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Happy New Year
My Dear Reader, I have neglected you for too long. For the last two weeks, I have been on tour in China of all places. Therefore, you have…
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Dear Reader
Françaises, Français, Belges, Belges, Mon président, Mon chien, Monsieur l’avocat le plus bas d’Inter, mesdames et messieurs les jurés, public chéri mon amour. The manner in which that…
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Glad to be alive
Yesterday I looked death in the face. Whilst at work, yesterday at around 10 am, crossing from one building to another, I suddenly looked up and saw a…
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The Latter Years
Good afternoon Dear Reader. All is quiet on the Western Front, basically I’ve turned down Alexa’s volume from 5 to 3. My boss said the radio was little…
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A musician reflects on the emotional prelude to a concert, navigating thoughts about past tasks and the beauty of autumn. As the performance unfolds, he grapples with nerves and hopes for a successful tribute to the composer. Afterwards, he contemplates whether to relax at the pub or head home instead.
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Facebook went down on me!
The recent global outage of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp highlights their significance in today’s connected world. Many rely on these platforms for social interaction, business promotion, and overcoming anxiety. While some lament the decline of traditional communication, others adapt and find new ways to connect. Moderation is key in using these valuable tools.
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