There’s nothing quite like having a friend who’s working on a Ph.D. living next door, when you are working from home. Cup of tea? Great. Oh look – it’s 6 o’clock – make it a G & T? Lovely. It gets even better when they’re interested in what you do, because in their endless compulsion to procrastinate, they are likely to find and flick you the most fabulous pictures, websites, articles, objects of desire, and news flashes imaginable.
Of the plethora of material my neighbour Mary has sent my way, my favourites are: Godammit, I’m Mad!, internet shopping in general (thanks a mill’ for that one), The Book Depository, the tip that The Sartorialist was in town at that very minute (I have no idea how she finds out some of this stuff), and countless pictures of very cool ideas.
How she finds all of this, and finishes a Ph.D is beyond me, which makes her quite the smart arse, because this week her Ph.D was passed and she is as good as Dr MP. Definitely the best-heeled doctor I know. Check out the Giuseppe Zanottis.
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Esz 03.04.10 at 2:38 pm
I love Godammit, I’m Mad – fantastic blog 😀 It’s surprising how much work can be done yet you still have that little window open for the internerd.
Mary 03.04.10 at 3:10 pm
I am speechless!
Mary 03.04.10 at 3:11 pm
Oh I forgot to add in my mute stupor, I love it!
Patsyfox 03.04.10 at 4:48 pm
Excellent! I do believe the more you know someone, the harder it is to draw them! You’re the first person I’ve drawn who has enough of a tan to use my favourite sienna ink. Joy.
Beatrix 03.04.10 at 7:12 pm
Swishest damn academic I’ve ever seen! Absolutely glorious.
Patsyfox 03.04.10 at 7:58 pm
No matter how busy I am, there’s always time for a laugh, and I just love that brutal humour!
school of sikdancer and gracefull movement. 03.05.10 at 1:33 am
Nice pegs Mazz:-)
Clever girl that Angie ….
I dont have a foot fetish ,but ,nice shoe choice..
mmmm,mmmm yes…
that’s all…
Matty…:-)
Lily 03.05.10 at 4:23 pm
How beautifully you have captured Mary (or should I say Doctor Mary?) and her gorgeous pins.
P.S. Can’t wait to see your goodies up close and personal at your exhibition next week. Will this gem be hanging in the gallery with your other treasures?
Lily 03.05.10 at 4:24 pm
Oh, and well done Mary on your wonderful achievement!
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