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Monthly Archives October 2009

a stage

Last night was the opening night of the American Pilot. I was playing the Pilot, and this was a really Big Thing for me - the first time I’ve had a major role. (I’m not quite sure whether it counts as “major” or “starring” or what - the Pilot is on stage the whole time, […]

Posted 30 October 2009 † John Mansfield § Normal ‡ Comments (2) °

Good Goods, by Anthony Riddelll

It was not until the majority of the items had been placed into specially greased railway cars that laughter was even considered. But, as is so frequently said (generally by persons who I wish to avoid), “When it rains it pours”. Chuckles, guffaws, titters, snickers, etc. came about in huge torrents. Using his tongue to […]

Posted 22 October 2009 † John Mansfield § Normal ‡ Comments (1) °

ElectroMecca

I have often wondered, when Muslims are travelling, how do they keep track of the right direction for Mecca. (This is the way they need to face whenever it’s prayer-time.)
I once flew to Australia on Air Jordan, and they had a screen displaying the correct direction to Mecca at all times.
Then the iPhone came along, […]

Posted 20 October 2009 † John Mansfield § Normal ‡ Comments (2) °

tarry not

i planted some Russian Tarragon seeds about a year and a half ago, and the plants just appeared now.

Posted 14 October 2009 † John Mansfield § Normal ‡ Comments (0) °

Antichrist

Last night I saw Antichrist, a very disturbing, evil film.
Lars von Trier is such an amazing filmmaker. For me, he creates some of the most powerful images ever put on film … So when he turns his hand to the subject of evil … Ugh.
The five most disturbing images I have ever seen in a […]

Posted 05 October 2009 † John Mansfield § Normal ‡ Comments (0) °

Cusper

It is only this year that I have realised my birthday falls right on the Equinox.
Maybe that gives me some kind of balance between dark and light?

Posted 03 October 2009 † John Mansfield § Normal ‡ Comments (0) °