As a teenager in the 80’s, The Smiths were everything to me. For obvious reasons I’ve found it difficult to listen to them in recent years. Reading Michael Bracewell’s novella The Smiths, has me wishing I could go back and listen to the albums with innocent ears again and lounge in their wonderment.
World #Goth Day and it’s a scorcher☀️ Remember, if you see a goth struggling in the heat this weekend, do not approach them. Simply leave a small bowl of cider and a picture of Robert Smith nearby, and they should revive quite quickly!
7 years ago today since Mam died. Planted one of her favourite roses, Blue Moon, in the yarden today by way of remembrance.
Raising a glass to Mr Dylan on his birthday ( Aldi Rosorange if you’re wondering)
Spent a lovely few hours at Belsay Hall near Morpeth today. Seen deer flitting through the woods and the Rhododendron are quite stunning in their full #summer bloom. #nature
Purchased a new rug today. Goes lovely with Margo Marmalade 😻
The volume I bought as a teenager 40 years ago and the updated volume I bought recently. He shaped a lot of my thinking in the intervening 40 years. Happy Birthday Bob.
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Relaxing in the sunshine with Margo Marmalade, the new @brookmyre.bsky.social and Can providing the soundtrack.
