flowery friday

Iris



I caught these beauties in bloom while staying with our daughter in oxfordshire earlier this year



... and ...



(another example of my eclectic music taste!)

theme thursday - brush

My brush with fame

Spotlight
On me
Red carpet
Beneath my high heels
Dazzling smile
Dazzling flash
Cameras
On me

I step
Into the light

Your voice
Calls
‘Your dinner’s ready!’

I step
Out of your shoes
I step
Away from the mirror
Put your lipstick back
In the drawer

‘I’m coming, Mum’

And step
Out of the light

greenwich

If you want to see some really beautiful photos of Greenwich, in South East London, then visit Lettuce's Blog

A couple of weeks ago A and I spent a Sunday afternoon and evening at the Royal Naval College listening to some local bands. It was like a mini-festival, except that the loos were relatively clean (and the doors had locks on) and we didn't have to camp. Just got the bus and then the train home.
Very civilised.



There were some helpful signs ..



and some music


Peter Jobson from I Am Klute


Joel Pott from Athlete ...

... who invited friends & family to dress up as pirates and sailors (Greenwich has a strong nautical history) and sing along with the band.

tuneful tuesday - the green green grass of home

Poor quality video - but the sound's not too bad.

We saw Tom Jones perform at Latitude Festival last month. Gone were the leather trousers and the chunky jewellery. The gold medallion and chest wig, if present at all, were concealed by shirt and tweed jacket.
He was outstanding. Took maybe one song to warm up and then his powerful voice filled the arena. Not a bum note.
If you haven't already given Praise and Blame a listen, then do. It's roots music - country, blues, gospel. The best.

music monday - peter green

Back to posting about all things green ...

Brilliant blues guitarist, best known for his work with John Mayall's Bluesbreakers and Fleetwood Mac and the very distinctive sound he got from a Gibson Les Paul.
However he played a Fender Stratocaster in this ...

bottled up

Currently gracing the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square is Nelson's Ship in a Bottle, by leading Anglo-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare MBE. This was unveiled in Trafalgar Square on Monday 24 May 2010.

The artwork is the first commission on the Fourth Plinth to reflect specifically on the historical symbolism of Trafalgar Square, which commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar, and will link directly with Nelson’s column. It is also the first commission by a black British artist. Read more about Nelson’s Ship in a Bottle by Yinka Shonibare MBE

summer weather

London seems to have spent most of today shrouded in grey cloud.
It's cold for August, and I'm wearing socks and a cardigan (and some other things!)

A was supposed to have a balloon flight this evening - a belated 50th birthday present - but it was postponed due to rain and wind.

At times like this you need one of these when you're outdoors