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A Hugo Luyten Vignette
Posted on November 28, 2023
Hugo’s 222 photographed at Euro Militaire in 2006 In my atelier display case This last October 2023 Daiana and I were off to Holland for the annual Scale Model Challenge concorso before pressing on to London to see Mighty Madge perform at the O2. I say annual, as Pre-Covid it …
All The Rage – Belinda Carlisle.
Posted on September 10, 2023
June 1986. Brigham Young University spring term. A wonderful time to be in Utah. Warm high-altitude sunshine. Relaxed class schedules. Afternoons lounging poolside or having a lux lunch in Sundance’s Tree Room after summer institute classes. I was having a slice of pizza with Tookey — my female alter ego …
September
Posted on September 2, 2023
It’s 1 September in the Costa Brava. Since I called this place home in 2012, 1 September marks the end of the madness that is summer here. All the noise and clogged streets vanish overnight like little elves who steal away after mending socks. 31 August the village is a …
In Memoriam. An American Friend.
Posted on August 7, 2023
I’m writing in memoriam to friends with startling regularity. I’m not keen on it. Not in the least. Friends I travelled with. Laughed with. Broke bread with. Put back more than a few drinks with. Mortality knocks. But, I’m not letting it in. Not yet. Barry Gazso passed away on …
American Cinematheque
Posted on July 28, 2023
I’m in bed today with man flu. Thanks Tommy. At this moment I should be having a swim with Tommy in the pool now but instead I’m laying about feeling a bit sorry for myself. Daiana is out picking up authentic Argentine empanadas from Platja d’Ar0 to cheer me up. …
(R)Evolution
Posted on July 17, 2023
It’s the middle of summer in the Costa Brava. 16 July. It’s proper hot. Always is this time of the year. This summer has been especially brutal for Europe. Loads of countries throughout the Continent are seeing temperatures like they’ve never yet witnessed. Although it’s a: ‘Hold my Budweiser’ moment …