(i) Let us evade death in gentle phases, remembering always that being alive demands a greater effort than the simple act of breathing. Ardent patience alone will empower us to win a splendid happiness. - Pablo Neruda (ii) On Tuesday I found a collection of vinyl records thrown away in the centre of a market, dangling upside down, held by the tips of my feet... Among them; a flamenco record, tango, 'gypsy campfire music', old french records, jazz, big band, russian classical composers... read more
