I’m watching TV and typing again, as I did last night. It means I can talk to Julia, watch TV, blog and save money on heating. And they say men can’t multi-task…
We were busy in the shop today with a combination of eBay and retail customers. We also loaded quite a lot of medallions onto eBay. However, though busy, it wasn’t the sort of day that provided much in the way of interest or insight.
Watching TV all evening has had a similar result, passing before my eyes and leaving no mark. I’ve laughed a few times, but learnt nothing and not been provoked into any thought other than “TV is really rubbish tonight.” I would like to report something more profound, but that’s as good as it gets.
Julia outdid herself tonight, producing a roast dinner as I slept in front of the fire with a quiz on TV. This is not really how I imagine the home life of a poet. I can’t imagine Byron or Wordsworth, or even Larkin or Carol Ann Duffy, snoozing in front of the TV. Well, maybe Larkin…
I might have to change my artistic ambitions away from poetry and move towards art. That way I can tell people that I’m installation art, and the snoring is meant ironically. The gravy on my shirt will also be incorporated into the work, as will a regular supply of tea, which will then become tax-deductible. If I’m going to be able to claim for tea I can probably pay a butler to serve it. It seems to have worked for Jack Vettriano.
I like the idea of you acting as a piece of installation art but I am afraid that it will won’t work, You always make sense and installation art rarely does. Also modern art is excessively overvalued and you are undervalued.
I am blushing now. Undervalued… 🙂
Saturday night TV is the pits – unless you have recorded something in the week
I really should stop watching TV and do something more useful, but it draws me in and hypnotises me…
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Laurie is right, naps are good. Cats learned this long ago, and exercise the fine art of napping daily.
A cat is, to be fair, a great role model.
A little nap never hurt anyone.
🙂 I may have that put on a mug.
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