Been asleep again. Where do these tidal waves of exhaustion come from? One minute I was fine, the next swept under for the best part of an hour.

In other news, my kitchen sink is blocked and the shower is definitely not working, so all I have for now is the bathroom sink. Looks like it’ll be a daily whore’s bath until it’s fixed then.

I *swear* they’re listening in..

While looking for this paper I’ve just discovered his book on vaudeville, which also looks very interesting.

Well, that’s my excuse

Thanks for the heads up. Just downloaded it from Academia.

In my opinion “Épatons la bourgeoisie!” is as good a rallying cry today as it ever was. (Yes, I have just read something in the Guardian which annoyed me, why do you ask?)

Really jittery today. The east wind has been blustering over the bay all night and into the morning, and it’s getting up in my head.

And your mother’s maiden name. Perhaps mention what your first pet was called too.

The cover and cover blurb for my latest self published novel, Drum

My novel goes deep into the nature of comedy and the relationship between art and dysfunctionality. It's no less worthy for being self-published. I don't monetise any of my other writing. It's all available on my website for free. Please consider chucking a tenner into the hat for this book.

Oh no, I hope they see her soon and she recovers quickly x

If I get that job, the first thing I’m going to do is join the gym and pool down the road. I am not spending another summer functioning at half capacity. Might even enter
the marathon.

'When nothing was taboo': 10 intimate images of a lost, decadent 1930s Paris Moving "from the slums to the exclusive salons", Brassaï captured the brothels, gay bars and backstreets of Paris's hazy night-time in its radical inter-war years.

#Photography Brassaï #Exhibition Moderna Museet Stockholm until 4 September.
www.bbc.com/culture/arti...

Madgwick. One of Cornwall’s secret weapons #universitychallenge

The expressions on their faces are wonderful!

Love - Orange Skies YouTube video by Elaina Williams

You can tell summer’s coming. It’s another fine evening and the weather app has started suggesting sunscreen.
youtu.be/qPFQeFaIpOw

Coffee office, a brown and red squiggly drawing that’s a bit like a painting that would be hyped by evil oil barons

Hospital dispute, a fun times cyan/teal/vermillion jobbie

School Holidays, the one that started the whole dealio

Golden treasures constrained by nice sexy black lines , another oil pastel drawing

!! I have added these nonfigurative drawings and two more to brand new department at my website, ‘Concoctions’ cos it seemed an acceptable word. They’re here as originals for sale. And (to the ether) can I sell them please, thanks. www.chloecumming.com/concoctions

I’d intended going back out to the shop, but I am absolutely whacked and also my dogs are barking.

Even his surname is great. It makes him sound like a medieval alchemist.

But you *are* smiling and looking great! I think you’re being *very* generous x

Just got home and realised I have had nothing to eat or drink since before noon.

Love it!

I do love this green journey. Spring in Cornwall is something special. Overheard the platform manager at Redruth saying “The swallows are back in Bodmin!”

How dare she! What is it with people? Fuck ‘em x

Thank you. I would like this one. It’s only part time but I think it would be a good job.

I’ve been on a film set as an extra (as a barmaid in a pub scene), and believe me it’s a very long day just to play best supporting elbow and then not make it past the cutting room. We did get free pizza, though.

Back on the branch. Interview seemed positive. They say they’ll let people know later this week. 🤞

Not in this local economy! The job centre might refund my train fare though.

Interview isn’t until 4pm. It’s slightly mad that I have to allow 2 hours to travel a mere 10 miles on public transport. One delay and your whole schedule is out.

Wagtails like to hop on where possible