Monthly Archives: February 2015

Really Awful stuff generally …

Posted on February 28, 2015 by colonialist

  After a short spell of editing this morning, I decided that getting up had been a really bad idea, so I undid it by returning to bed where I shivered uncontrollably for a couple of hours.  Then I slept … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge: Reward: Goes Swimmingly

Posted on February 27, 2015 by colonialist

The Weekly Photo Challenge: Reward © Colonialist February 2015 (WordPress)

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Weekly photo challenge: Three Thirds make a Hole

Posted on February 20, 2015 by colonialist

In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Rule of Thirds.” It will be noted that I have put three photos forward for this week’s challenge, and that I have introduced some hokeh pokeh with a DIY bokeh whereby I invite … Continue reading →

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No comment – this is for Wordless Wednesday!

Posted on February 17, 2015 by colonialist

Create With Joy © Colonialist February 2015 (WordPress)

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Really Awfully Hard to Swallow

Posted on February 15, 2015 by colonialist

Last weekend we went to a site near our new International White Elephant – er, I mean Airport – where thousands upon thousands of barn swallows put on a display before roosting for the night. One can scarcely believe the … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Nature, Nonsense verse, Personal Journal, Really Awful Rhyme, Wordplay | Tagged , , , , | 20 Comments

Brilliant comedy and dark tragedy

Posted on February 6, 2015 by colonialist

  Last evening we attended the Durban premiere of Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense. As we set out – without raingear – precipitation commenced.  It continued during our journey, made driving difficult when passing through areas suffering de-lightedly from … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Editing, Humour, Language, Personal Journal, Satire, Theatre, Theatre Review | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 27 Comments