Author Archives: Guthlac

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About Guthlac

An artist, historian and middle aged man who'se aim in life is to try and enjoy as much of it as he can

Awaiting Goretti…

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Guthlac

So I had plans. Good plans. Then I bottled out because of an oncoming storm. Over the past 24 hours I have consumed everything I could about Storm Goretti. I followed the advice. Canceled the aforementioned plan and now I … Continue reading →

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Welcome one and all …

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Guthlac

In life nothing is permanent. As Shelley wrote … “My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings:Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!” When I was growing up Coal was King. Now it is no more. In 20 or so … Continue reading →

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Be Very Careful…

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Guthlac

So at the start of December I mentioned that winter’s are not what they used to be. One month later it seems winter heard what I had to say and thought: ‘ you know what see what he has to … Continue reading →

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I’ll have to Play…

Posted on January 3, 2026 by Guthlac

So where were you when you heard the Americans had bombed Venezuela? It is the sort of question that has an historical sense of grandeur. An example is … where were you when President Kennedy was shot? The answer to … Continue reading →

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The Day After….

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Guthlac

So it is New year’s Eve. People are going out to parties or fireworks displays – all having fun. Not grumpy old me. Instead I was watching a bit of tele and doodling on my iPad. I had fun and … Continue reading →

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Billy Bob…

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Guthlac

Taking constitutionals at Christmas.

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Christmas come and gone…

Posted on December 26, 2025 by Guthlac

I had a good Christmas … I hope you did too. Unfortunately, for too many people in this country let alone the world at large that wasn’t the case. For them I wish for a happier New Year.

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Hardware or Software ?….

Posted on December 23, 2025 by Guthlac

As the few readers who have paid any attention will know I produce a significant of ‘art’ using an iPad Pro, Apple Pencil and app Procreate. One the years I have used this combination to produce some of my better … Continue reading →

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15:03 hrs…

Posted on December 21, 2025 by Guthlac

This morning at sunrise a number of people banged drums, danced, pranced and pretend they knew what the hell happened at Stonehenge 3000 + years ago. (Spoiler Alert: – nobody knows for certain.) Yes winter solstice is here again. Yippee?? … Continue reading →

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Good News Everyone…

Posted on December 20, 2025 by Guthlac

It looks like I am going to survive! Another scrap with an uncertain future. I fight to live another day or something like that. (1) Fn (1). AI is completely nonsensical. I asked co pilot to rewrite ‘I fight to … Continue reading →

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