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Let there be light From birdsong in the things we do for life (2 days old)

I'm writing this at 2.30am in an attempt to rationalise the thoughts going through my head, and to re-boot my brain so that I can sleep. I am troubled by a vision, in fact a realisation that my com… more

SPOKEN ROSES From birdsong in the things we do for life (2 days old)

This one seems to scan...? Weird Walking in the footsteps Made by flowers I can see Roses Roses Following the whispers Made by lovers I can hear Roses Roses In summer now Beside … more

SUBTEXT From birdsong in the things we do for life (2 days old)

I'm listening to Translucence And I thought it might be fun to see what writing comes to form each track Beneath A palimpsest We peel back layers of time and see The ones we were Still wav… more

John Foxx in New York From birdsong in the things we do for life (4 days old)

This afternoon, John Foxx performs live in New York for the first time in 30 years. At 3pm, he presents a film and reading from his ongoing project The Quiet Man at BCB Gallery in New York. The exh… more

Diary of a building - Day 43 From birdsong in the things we do for life (6 days old)

That's today. Friday. the builders haven't arrived yet. Ooh but it's all amazing and looks fab. Well worht the desperate living conditions. F*ck me, but even those Latvian immigrants in number 6 … more

Sphinx - a game for three players From birdsong in the things we do for life (6 days old)

I do enjoy this Games NIght I've joined up with. Every second Thursday. Mostly cribbage, but often other games too, like mebbe donimoes or, tonight, the wonderful Sphinx. Best game for three playe… more

Destructive writing From birdsong in welovepoems (7 days old)

The thing that it has been Is not as it shall be And not as it should be I discern faults and cracks among the surfaces and among the faces there are gourds and shells of eggs and pickle jars … more

Best of five? From birdsong in the things we do for life (7 days old)

Seems I'm to be out every night again this week. On Monday, after the Morrissey gig in Salisbury... Oh, I didn't blog about that... I was given five albums. Happens often, and I love receiving alb… more

Church family meals From birdsong in the things we do for life (8 days old)

Our church has done a regular meal for everyone (and all who care to come) on the first Sunday of each month for about the last seven years. I got involved four years ago, and now tend to do maybe thr… more

Can't is waiting From birdsong in Writers (9 days old)

I can't seem to find Any my space in my mind There are the things To do the people Who must be seen and spoken to All I have inside are things I have to decide But there's No-one awake to l… more

Being Boiled From birdsong in the things we do for life (9 days old)

When it boils down to it, I think I simply just don't care enough. nothing to do with silk worms … more

Desk shed headphones cave From birdsong in the things we do for life (9 days old)

I can't seem to find Any my space in my mind There are the things To do the people Who must be seen and spoken to All I have inside are things I have to decide But there's No-one awake to l… more

All You Need Is Me From birdsong in the things we do for life (9 days old)

I have just returned home from Salisbury City Hall. Morrissey live - at last. The show is every bit as good as they say it is - one of the best gigs I have ever seen. Probably to do with moood as m… more

Sunday From birdsong in the things we do for life (10 days old)

One of the bigger days. Successfully cooked for 40 people at lunchtime - and no waste. First family meal this year at church, and proof why we should be doing this. Everyne ate everything, had a gr… more

Shifting City From birdsong in the things we do for life (11 days old)

On first hearing this in 1997 I was immediately impressed - though surprised to hear that Foxx was recording 'electronica' again, let alone something that initially sounded like 'dance' music. Here… more

From birdsong in Writers (16 days old)

I am not a creative writer... I am a destructive writer The thing that it has been Is not as it shall be And not as it should be I discern faults and cracks among the surfaces and among the … more

Inspired From birdsong in the things we do for life (16 days old)

When they said I should write some music, little did they know how hopelessly lacking I am. there is no gift for me there. So instead I write. Stuff. An extract... The thing that it has been… more

Only Shadows of Hooks From birdsong in the things we do for life (16 days old)

Scared of sleep again. No music dark enough. Must seek out more from David Tibet.… more

Prayer triplet From birdsong in the things we do for life (16 days old)

Second time out tonight, and its quite a challenge praying in a public place with people you don't know that well. Absorbing and immensely satisfying though. I do not believe in an interventioni… more

Brain fog From birdsong in the things we do for life (18 days old)

Many patients experience cognitive dysfunction(known as "brain fog" or "fibrofog"), which may be characterized by impaired concentration,problems with short and long-term memory, short-term memory con… more

Paul Jones and Fiona Hendley From birdsong in the things we do for life (18 days old)

Lovely, lovely people with intense and moving testimony. But but... am I cynical, or was it genuinely sincere? YAZZ made me feel similalrly uncomfortable. And was it inspiring? Should our church … more

Use your vote From birdsong in the things we do for life (20 days old)

If you don't like the BNP (or any other political organisation) and want to stop any further politic gains by that party USE YOUR VOTE Don't just rant and scream against them - vote against them… more

Question Time From birdsong in the things we do for life (20 days old)

Jack Straw was vague, slippery ineffectual and evasive. Don't speak "for the Britsh people" - speak for yourself and your party. And answer the question...! In the second half, the atmosphere … more

Diary of a Building - Day 28 From birdsong in the things we do for life (21 days old)

It's going really well. They put roof beams up today, and cavity linings ready fro the windows. I have no dining room and no kitchen Brick dust for breakfast again, then Current 93Black Ships… more

Serpent's feet From birdsong in the things we do for life (22 days old)

Christine was silent, but the bells in her head rang loudly. Cacophonously, without rhythm or sequence. Until there came a hum, and a pipe clanging. She knew somehow it was not just another bell, and… more

Unseeing bird From birdsong in Writers (22 days old)

I'm listening to the unbelievable work of Antony & The Johnsons. Inspired? Don't know, but this fell out of my fingers... Long ago I was pulled from the fire But the embers still glow And I… more

I am a bird now From birdsong in the things we do for life (22 days old)

Long ago I was pulled from the fire But the embers still glow And I am still burning My arms Ached less then I was strong enough, and willing For years But now the dust Has fallen Covers all… more

Five for Foxx From birdsong in the things we do for life (23 days old)

A world record breaking day. There are now FIVE new John Foxx releases in your shops:- In the Glow - live double album feat. two shows from 1983's Golden Section tour Shifting City - remastered… more

Endless Note From birdsong in the things we do for life (25 days old)

Should I really be listening to TG in this mood? Anything Anything I do not have Anything For you Despite the screaming Anything Anything I do not want Anything From you Bleeding… more

Endless Note From birdsong in Writers (25 days old)

Should I really be listenign to TG at my age...? Anything Anything I do not have Anything For you Despite the screaming Anything Anything I do not want Anything From you Bleeding… more