at the four winds bar

[incandescens]

And that's my last prompt cleared. Phew.

Bought a couple of pleasant-looking tops today in Marks & Spencers. One of them has truly extravagant sleeves, and may not be entirely appropriate for ordinary work wear, but I couldn't resist it. (Huge and draped at the shoulders, then tight at the elbow-to-wrist area.) I'm sure it'll come in useful. Somehow.

The weather continues cool and depressing. The weather forecast promises to be a bit warmer next week. I'll believe it when I see it.

Still haven't got round to booking oven repair (though am twitching at the call-out price that the quick-and-easy option quoted when I phoned up to ask). Must get it done.

It's an interesting experience having a Blue Oyster Cult album come on (via iTunes random selection) while reading some Hellsing, though extremely appropriate.

---

Whitman

After we've had
our age of gold
and sung our song of brass,
fingers will brush
the age aside,
fingers and leaves
of grass.

-- Alfred Kreymborg