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on time
eventuallyfresh-mown grass, birdsong, flowersweary bones laid down ~ n.b. I was struck by the calm, orderly, well-maintained expanse of a large cemetery on the north side of Elvis Presley Boulevard in south Memphis. Respite from chaos. It’s a shame that such respect is not shown for the living. James, who was waiting for the bus Read more
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on Beale Street
camera wobblestrolley catches tourist beatdrunk? it ain’t me babe ~ CLP 29/09/2022 Read more
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on time
where blue suede shoes trodthey long since left the caféno scent left to track ~ n.b. The nice thing about The Arcade Restaurant is that, apart from a modest postcard, the proprietors don’t trade off the reputation of one of their many happy customers. More importantly the café has been up and running for 102 Read more
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on Ukraine
human rights abusedno excuse, who’s for this war?hands up everyone! ~ n.b. Referenda being used by occupying forces to skim over, or gloss up the rationale for creating a war. It’s been said that these exercises are no better than voting at gunpoint, CLP 27/09/2022 Read more
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on time
putting a face oncan’t hide what happens beneathSt. Louis’ broken heart ~ n.b. In a city with many elegantly carved superstructures that are all boarded up, this building in the city centre has been cleverly painted to look as if it has a facade carved from stone. It is merely make up that is beginning Read more
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