Finished listening to The Man in the Red Coat by Julian Barnes, an extended and enjoyable riff on the life and times of French gynecologist Samuel Pozzi, his family, friends, acquaintances and general milieu at the time of the Belle Epoque.
An overcast, somewhat rainy day. Contrary to the old adage, there were no ducks in evidence. A few of the trees are starting to turn.
Also, a quick visit to the Williamson Art Gallery to see some new and refreshed exhibitions.
Lovely day for a walk around Birkenhead Park.
Given I’m on a Julian Barnes streak, I decided to watch The Sense of an Ending (based on his Man Booker Prize novella) and very good it was too. 🎥
Lots of Convolvulus flowering. Apparently this pattern is caused by insects attacking the bud. earthstar.blog/2017/07/1…
Distant view of a maintenance platform out in Liverpool Bay this afternoon.
New fun music video from local band News from Neptune 🎵📺 www.youtube.com/watch
Very gentle perambulation this morning. Going to get to 25C today and fairly warm already, albeit with a cooling breeze. I appreciate that other places will be much hotter and am thankful we are likely to be spared.
Enjoyed England, England by Julian Barnes. A clever conceit well-executed. Currently listening to his The Man in the Red Coat. 📚
Fed the ducks this morning. No juveniles this year alas, I think the heron had them. Last year there was a second brood around this time which may explain the recent return of the heron. However, suspect there may be a moorhen breeding for a second time, hopefully successfully again. They seem to be more careful parents.
Have enjoyed not only the athletics but also the medal ceremonies. Liking the national anthems of Kenya and Japan in particular.
A different plot twist would have been good for the men’s 400m.
Super-exciting mens 1500m last night with excellent plot twist at the end.
So pleased for Keely. Great race, great winner.
Listening to England, England by Julian Barnes. 📚
A woman born before her time, singer-songwriter Connie Converse www.bbc.com/news/arti…
Great first day of track & field athletics at the Olympics with an outstanding 10K at the end.
From Wednesday, blue plaque on Frankby Hall commemorating one of its most notable residents, Maude Royden.
Latest update from Christina Pagel on UK Covid-19 levels. christinapagel.substack.com/p/and-the…
TIL that the song Cloudbusting by Kate Bush is about psychiatrist Wilhelm Reich or rather his son’s view of his father’s arrest.
Saw remainder of Koyaanisqatsi. Remarkable movie if a little wearing at times. I’d forgotten quite how beige the 1980s were. 🎥🍿
Frankby Hall in the sunshine this morning, part of my perambulation.
Ducks by the mere this morning. Numbers up by three to 15.