Most fun it’s possible to have waiting all day for a bus to come along (and yes, three did arrive at once). Thoughts with those on Water St, minutes later.

Artists’ Bookmarket 2025 is open TODAY and TOMORROW showcasing a wide array of work from artists, illustrators, designers, photographers, galleries and small and independent publishers. Come and explore Edinburgh's biggest celebration of book art and art publishing! Free. Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 10am–5pm.

So many people have lost everything in the LA fire, but I’m also beginning to hear about cultural destruction - Gary Indiana’s archive, artist studios and storage (someone said all of Mike Kelley’s archive is gone), the Andrew McNally mansion …

Driving along the Welsh/ Shropshire border is quite the adventure. Floods, detours, fallen trees. Vibe is very Alton Towers Log Flume c.1984.