There once was an old man called Lear...
Dear Planksters, How the twiddle dee dee are you? It’s been a while, but I had to break my non-existent and unspoken vow of silence to...
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thalamusplank
Sep 24, 20232 min read
Nature's Gallery - New exhibition!
Dear Planksters, I type this with excitement as Nature’s Gallery is officially open and I went for a visit! The exhibition title?...
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thalamusplank
Jul 23, 20232 min read
Feeling imPRESSED!
Dear Planksters! How are you all doing? It’s been a while; spring has gone and I find myself padding around in the thick of summer. Like...
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thalamusplank
Feb 26, 20233 min read
A Secret Diary!
My dear Planksters, How are you all? I hope that 2023 is being kind to you thus far! I’m here today to sing the praises of a book that I...
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thalamusplank
Dec 11, 20222 min read
The Ultimate Wind in the Willows!!!
My dear Planksters, I hope you are enduring the current cold snap! Today, I bring you a book that cannot fail to warm your hearts....
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thalamusplank
Oct 23, 20222 min read
Thank you, D H Lawrence. (And Frances Wilson!)
M’dear Planksters, How are you? Well, I trust! I have long been a fan of the writings of D H Lawrence and I credit him with renewing my...
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thalamusplank
Aug 21, 20222 min read
Really Look!
Dear Planksters, I hope you are having an enjoyable summer! For the last couple of weeks, I have been pondering on a comment I read on...
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thalamusplank
Jul 24, 20222 min read
The Audience Question
My dear Planksters, How are you doing? Over the last few days I have been pondering on a comment that I read in Tuula Karjalainen’s...
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thalamusplank
Jul 10, 20222 min read
The Power of One!
My dear Planksters, I trust you are all well! The other day whilst on one of my walks through the park, I was struck by one particular...
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thalamusplank
Jun 26, 20222 min read
Lost For Words!
Dear Planksters, How are you all doing? They say that a picture paints a thousand words and in the following examples, they make the...
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thalamusplank
Jun 12, 20222 min read
Happiness is a Dog Named Snoopy!!
Dear Planksters, Today, I am singing loudly the praises of the wonderful Charles Schulz, creator of Peanuts, Charlie Brown, and the...
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thalamusplank
May 29, 20222 min read
Strolling With Artists Of Old!
Dear Planksters, I hope you are enjoying the balmy/cloudy/bright/dull/wet/dry/cold/hot weather, unique to the British Isles… Whilst...
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thalamusplank
May 22, 20222 min read
Mr. Raymond Briggs!
Dear Planksters, I hope you are all faring well! Today I want to celebrate the genius which is Raymond Briggs, particularly his...
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thalamusplank
May 15, 20222 min read
Illustration Gold!
Dear Planksters, I hope you are living your best lives and have been enjoying the last few beautiful sunny days! Today I want to share...
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thalamusplank
May 8, 20225 min read
The BAME Of My Life!
Dear Planksters, How are we today? Thank you for checking in on my blog – always appreciate your company and comments! Today’s thought...
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thalamusplank
May 1, 20222 min read
Alfred Bestall - Rupert Bear Extraordinaire!
Dear Planksters, How are you all faring? Well, I trust! So, for this glorious May bank holiday, I want to share with you another...
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thalamusplank
Apr 24, 20222 min read
What You See Versus What You Draw!
Dear Planksters, The eight days of Passover have ended but during this break, the weather has been kind and I’ve had ample opportunity to...
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thalamusplank
Apr 10, 20222 min read
P.G Wodehouse - Comic Genius!
Hello again, dear Planksters, and I trust that all is well with you. I’ve just reached the end of another wonderful biography, this time...
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thalamusplank
Apr 3, 20223 min read
Capture This!!
Dear Planksters, Happy spring to you all! Whilst out and about I’m always looking around for inspiration – things to draw and things to...
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thalamusplank
Mar 27, 20222 min read
Thank You, Vincent!
Dear Planksters, Today I’m reflecting on a wonderfully fat read! (You know the joy you feel when the book that you ordered is fat with...
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