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

Tales from the Riverbank….

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Guthlac

Yesterday was the first day that I felt a bit sturcrazie.  It was a combination of things which we all go through from time to time so I had a walk down by the river and it helped to lift … Continue reading →

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An English Country Garden….

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Guthlac

How many sweat flowers grow In an English country garden? Phillip Guyler / Johnny Griggs / Traditional   So the song goes…however, it doesn’t say anything about hay fever aggravating asthma!   Just to add to joy it would seem … Continue reading →

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The Way Ahead….

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Guthlac

This morning I was watching an item on MSNBC’s Morning Joe about the latest opinion poll about the coronavirus pandemic and how awful Donald Trump is in everything he does and says (I know it didn’t say that but it … Continue reading →

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Southern Man…

Posted on April 19, 2020 by Guthlac

Lockdown is now a way of life.  Today I am mostly creating things either art works or photographs.  Tomorrow?  Is another day.

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Just as long….

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Guthlac

  So at least another three weeks!   Then it will all be over and we can all go back to the way things were (such is the hope of the President of the United States).  Perhaps it will but more … Continue reading →

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Sign of things to come…

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Guthlac

The early blooms are starting to fade in the garden at the moment.  However, this has not stopped the pollen count to be high which in turn has aggravated my asthma so as I sit here I have sore eyes … Continue reading →

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Nobody Knows….

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Guthlac

A week or so ago I wrote about self appointed experts and their “we should be doing things my way” approach to this Corvid 19 crises.  They know best and by implications everyone else, especially the Government, doesn’t.  Well if … Continue reading →

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Walk on the wildside…

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Guthlac

  No lockdown restrictions were broken in the making of these images…For just a few minutes today it was nice to forget all about Corona this or Corvid that.

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When will all this end?…..

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Guthlac

The one question that is on everyone’s mind, apart from those who have loved ones sick in hospital or worse is  ‘When will all the restrictions placed on our lives end? ‘ Surprisingly, there is a simple answer to that … Continue reading →

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Watch the Lighting…

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Guthlac

Westworld season three is shaping up to being a real humdinger.  Mostly, in my view, they have been right on the button.  However, the third episode was less successful mainly for the reason that it was a getting us from … Continue reading →

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