Day out to fall in to a terrific book shop in Welshpool.

It’s Sunday Morning.

Resting on a chair Of poetry in Montreal With an invitation to embrace All the words ever written It made a book Dedicated to the sweetness You brought me every morning I never got tired Of you reading to me.

I won’t stop reporting the truth. The First Amendment is the bedrock of our democracy, and I’ll continue to fight to protect it 🤝🏾🇺🇸

Lost in fine swashbuckling Spanish novel for a quiet afternoon

Brunch at the Polish cafe (their Polish Sausage Casserole is stupendous)and then a visit to the wonderful Book Shop next door.

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free

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The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.

Usual Sunday Brunch…

My great grandfather, a hawker.

Earache.

The Rainbow in all its glory…

Watching Laura Kuenssberg go too easy on Tice with Sunday brunch- spelt pancakes with banana bilberry cream and maple syrup.

Repose.

Spring cleaning Medieval England.

Same day but frustratingly different times.

Vintage Summer

🌹 random rose 🌹 June 29th 2024

Sunset tonight from my writing desk.

For all you railway enthusiasts, a one way ticket to the cemetry… youtu.be/mS0NTUtvbxg?...

Always together" by Franco Anselmi

Back home after a morning walk

Even more snow this morning.

Snow Scene Shore.

New Year Morning.

Twinkling Rialto Bridge, Venice

Footsteps through the centuries… The vast Procuratie Nuove in Venice during the holiday season

Venetian cat on the path to the Madonna #Caturday #Venice

Winter icy showers on a very cold morning.

My latest cartoon for @theguardian.com books.

Happy New Year, everyone! This is a @theguardian.com books cartoon from a few years ago.

You can always trust Goddard to entertain. A rollicking romp of detection by an underestimated Japanese female detective.

Artwork Reveal! The Agatha Christie Festival is delighted to unveil its brand-new poster for the 2026 Festival, inspired by the classic style of vintage GWR posters. A fitting nod to timeless travel, intrigue and the golden age of mystery! Save the dates: Saturday 12 – Sunday 20 September 2026

I was thinking about what gifts people used to give to readers (besides gift editions of famous poets' work and illustrated histories of wars and such), and while I was thinking about it, somebody brought a book to the counter.... (1/10)

Au revoir Brigitte x

Italian Boxing Day breakfast.

What a find in the Advent Calendar.

Lifeboat Tree.

So a Jinnii offers this bloke a choice of wisdom, wealth or virtue. He chooses wealth to which the Jinnii nods his head and congratulates the man. Why? 'The fact you chose wealth shows you already possess wisdom. And with wealth you will be able to afford to be virtuous' says the Jinnii.

"I dreamed our cat (Willow) was trying to kill you," my spouse says to me. Pictured is the cat.

Village shop has all your Christmas needs.

My daughter left this….

Front Garden.