Category Archives: Odds and ends

Spotted in passing: the organ grinder

Posted on 14/03/2014 by walkingthecat

Coming home from the dentist yesterday, I came across this gentleman who looked not unlike Heinrich Zille, the illustrator who used to draw his predecessors on the streets of Berlin a century ago. I’m not sure why he picked our … Continue reading →

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A girl can dream

Posted on 17/12/2013 by walkingthecat

In response to the infamous selfie, the Guardian has set up a site for the (obviously much more interesting) shelfie. Consequently, I’ve been spending more time than I’d care to admit drooling over other people’s bookshelves. It’s also reassuring to … Continue reading →

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The smallest plant

Posted on 07/09/2013 by walkingthecat

I have been potting and repotting the past few days, getting the plants ready for autumn and winter, as we might be away in October. While fiddling around with this plant I suddenly had this little guy in my hand: … Continue reading →

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