w.atching the w.orld unw.ind

Today's lyric:

"When all is said and all is over
When all is just a memory
Our ships will stay for just a moment
Leaving gods and hypocrisy."

The Stranglers: "Thrownaway"
From the album: "The Gospel according to he Meninblack"

So it's goodbye to my old Blogger template and hello to this new opus, courtesy of the inimitable Clair.

Thank you all for your comments - even Mr Whiskers. I was advised to drop the clock because of the time it takes to download on slower machines, but I may re-introduce it when Broadband is more prevalent. Meanwhile, sorry. But the time is now, ooh, * looks at monitor clock * 08:38

The background is a judicious blend of Harriet- and Blue Witch-blue and the balloon is one of my snaps, suitably doctored.

As I said earlier, a work (of art) in progress...

a p.s. (before wishing you all a great weekend)

Just stood outside the building to observe a two-minute silence. It was interesting to note the stark contrast between today and the massed silence for the 7/7 victims, with mobile-users, strollers, visitors to the buildings and traffic seemingly oblivious to the moment.

Whether or not you subscribe to war - and for whatever reason it's fought - other human beings deserve at least a fleeting recognition for their sacrifices and two minutes ain't much to ask, is it.

Now - smile and - Great weekends y'all.