each phase of nature (mosaics of reservoir, lake, paths and gardens)

'each phase of nature, while not invisible, is yet not too distinct and obtrusive. it is there to be found when we look for it, but not demanding our attention. it is like a silent but sympathising companion in whose company we retain most of the advantages of solitude, with whom we can walk and talk, or be silent, naturally, without necessity of talking in a strain foreign to the place.' 

- h.d. thoreau, a writer's journal, 8th november 1858. 

today and tomorrow are the anniversaries of the recording of central park's mosaics of reservoir, lake, paths and gardens by wadada leo smith and amina claudine myers. it was recorded in 2021 at sear sound, new york. 

horsemouth is up early (well the same time as usual actually). he is waiting for the washing machine repair man (or his phonecall even - ok he's due to be arriving 10am-12 am). 

and here in schadenfreude corner

mike amesbury mp (the one who repeatedly punched a disgruntled constituent) has been charged with s.39 common assault. usually this sort of behaviour results in a community service order not a custodial sentence but it all depends on what happens when he comes to his trial.at magistrates court.  

a custodial sentence would be the trigger for a recall petition.

even if he is given a custodial sentence  he may still appeal (because this is not a typical outcome for s.39 cases). look at the claudia webbe case (largely cleared on appeal) for how long this sort of thing may drag on. 

and of course all this time mike is continuing in role as an mp and taking that mp's salary. 

horsemouth is making slow progress with the bell ringing but he's making progress.