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work continues at a furious pace, and though it is debateable as to whether such a dense atmosphere of rage really contributes to even-minded consideration of international conflict, it certainly helps with the guardian crossword - which is surely a work of transcendental malice

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i finished my dissertation so i came outdoors but it is raining.

i have passed my exam.
hooray!
i have to do a dissertation.
boo!
i have prunes in the fridge.
hooray!
they've been there for months.
boo!

i'm going indoors until my work is done.

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it's a magic day in my week ( Read more... )

dear friends ( Read more... )

the eagle has landed...and died.
this is a holy war and the implements of god's work are humble grebes, flashy plovers and miserable tits.
bird flu will doubtless kill all the non-believers and - hope beyond hope - the poor.
viva la revolucion! viva libertad! viva oystercatcher!

the music on those "planet earth" trailers makes me weep. pure and simple man weeping.
awesome power.