The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it. - George Bernard Shaw

notes from…

…outside the asylum, where access points are kept to a strict minimum.

Some recent articles…

RIP Mark Linkous of Sparklehorse, Mark Linkous of the group Sparklehorse (September 9, 1962 – March 6, 2010)
Let’s Kill More Wildlife. Palm Oil. Panorama. Orangutans. And biscuits.
Once, I Thought About Jumping…. flick pic.
The Space Between Us. More photography.
Defiant. I adore photography. This is a recent favourite.
The Alan Bennett Season, and why the BBC, despite appearances, don’t seem that bothered.
Opera, the browser. Still the best out there – once one is aware exactly how to take control.
Watch Things On VCR… The John Peel VHS project.
Jonathan Meades Off Kilter. The new BBC Four series.
If You Prefer A Milder Comedian, Please Ask For One. Stewart Lee on tour.
johnpeel.net is also a domestic production, though somewhat quiet of late. I’m sorry for that.

the domestic empire photosteam @ flickr

photos from the empire @ flickr

The domestique experience is, essentially, always going to be in beta. More or less so on any given day. Seems relatively ok at the moment though. (“;)