December 5, 2014
Possessiveness is a recurring theme in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. At the beginning, Bilbo is attached to his quiet way of life. His daily trials are no more strenuous than avoiding the Sackville-Bagginses and no more rewarding than a pint of ale and a hearty repast. He has a quotidian existence and […]
November 14, 2014
Six new Uffmoor Woods Music Club tracks have come along, currently in various states of completion. I like the way Ableton Live enables you to capture ideas quickly that will then become the bones of a song. I’ve been recording melodies and immediately playing along to find accompanying parts while the inspiration is still there. […]
November 8, 2014
The Roses of Heliogabalus by Lawrence Alma-Tadema. The Roses of Heliogabalus We were talking about art and taking wine with our sensuous king when a slave released the canopy and petals – their blush-making softness, their deafening of the skin – continued falling through us. And when the late sun reddened, guards turned the litter […]
October 15, 2014
Leaves are streaming from the trees and the long nights are drawing in. At this time of year the weather keeps us indoors, our mood becomes more introspective and our taste for the macabre grows. It’s in this spirit (👻) that I offer this chilling tale. The Cave Diver The pumpkin curdles on the porch. […]
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