Loads of blackberries at the back of the house. Making a crumble with C's apples later. I have lard for pastry, but it was 'Best before 2021'! Where does the time go? #theferrisfiles #mycottenham #metaphorsaplenty #ferrisphotos

I just need to get a lodger. If you know anyone pass their details. It seems that the Fates are against me at the moment. Doing some artwork, but having to force myself to do it. Bayeux tapestry some time? Hope so. #theferrisfiles #ferrisphotos #metaphorsaplenty #museum

Might have to follow Onan this afternoon? Strange how days can go fast, or slower than slow. Tourist tax for Cambridge? I avoid King's Parade during the summer months. Already there in Italy. #theferrisfiles #ferrisphotos #Cambridge #metaphorsaplenty

First time ever I used the grill incorporated into the oven. I used Forman grll before, but it's getting ropey, losing its non-stick surfaces. Capricorns like simple and savoury over sweet. #theferrisfiles #ferrisphotos #metaphorsaplenty #mycottenham

I think TikTok is dead in the water. Makes no sense, but I just can't be arsed with their stupid slowness. Just watched Dune - part 2. Loved it. Loved the books. Feel I should do more Italian now. #theferrisfiles #ferrisphotos #metaphorsaplenty #zoology #Cambridge #frustration

Perhaps if I had money I could join the RPS, but as it is I have to carefully consider what food to buy, or NOT buy. Camera sometimes manages to do the work for me. News as depressing as ever. #theferrisfiles #ferrisphotos #metaphorsaplenty #museum #zoology

Cottenham Village Charon. Will probably restrict myself to posting 10 pics in a single moment. I have so much else to do. Who said retirement meant you could do all things you'd left previously undone? #theferrisfiles #metaphorsaplenty #mycottenham #acrylicpainting

Pestilene. My mind always sees the dark side. This was done BEFORE Covid, but after the AIDS pandemic. Blake somewhere in my head when I was staring at the smudges left when cleaning my brushes. #theferrisfiles #mycottenham #metaphorsaplenty #nostalgia #artforsale

Trick Cyclist. This is a very old one, maybe the '80s. I bought some 'embellishments' and stickers at the Works yesterday. Have ust tried the first one. Just not sure how long they will remain in place? #theferrisfiles #metaphorsaplenty #acrylicpainting #mycottenham #nostalgia

Fabula. Inspired by El Greco. There are no filters on my PC. I couldn't remember the Spanish word, so typed #boy and monkey.' Wow! You should have see what came up on my search. We are heading for extinction! #theferrisfiles #metaphorsaplenty #mycottenham #acrylicpainting

St. Eustace. I may drop the rent for a cotenant yet again later today. I have to get someone. I am losing money as never before. 3 months covering everything myself. Just another strand to the awfulness! #theferrisfiles #metaphorsaplenty #mycottenham #mixedmedia

Holy Moses. Watching the hideous chaos and corruption across the pond. Why is he still in post? Maybe I understand nothing, but I have spent a lot of time in the States. The world is going to hell in a handcart. #theferrisfiles #mixedmedia #metaphorsaplenty #mycottenham

Feed. Acrylic on paper, a way to echo the decalcomania, which actually requires wax and petrol! My grandparents had coal fires; I used to stare and see leonardo's battle scenes. Odd memory. #theferrisfiles #metaphorsaplenty #dream #mycottenham #artforsale

Help. Oil pastel and ink on paper. I have four portions of pizza left over from lunch yesterday. 2 days food. Am going to make my first ever apple pie tomorrow, fruit supplied by a friend from work. #theferrisfiles #mixedmedia #mycottenham #metaphorsaplenty

Where I went to school! Had a bit of chocolate with coffee and biscuits last night. Evidentally it was full of caffeine. I had very interrupted sleep, and dreams off the chart. I was in the Regal erly morning snapping the sleeping homeless. #theferrisfiles #metaphorsaplenty

15 notifications this morning. I have NEVER had so many. Has the algorithm changed? Or are people just beginning to see my posts? Either way, thanks so much. Feeling depressed at the mo, so this helps. #theferrisfiles #metaphorsaplenty #mycottenham #mixedmedia #happiness

Brain coral. Looks like one of my drawings. Didn't have a nap, so now I feel shattered. I hate getting old, and that libido thing - it's too much. So weird, so unexpected. #theferrisfiles #ferrisphotos #metaphorsaplenty #mycottenham #museum #zoology

I got 9 new responses, but may only do 6 in return. Almost wonder if I should check who likes; I have a wonderful group of follower/supporters. Thanks guys. It helps a lot, believe me! #theferrisfiles #ferrisphotos #museum #zoology #metaphorsaplenty

Three goodies from todays snapping. The Grafton on its last legs. Appalling. They shouldn't have knocked down The Kite in the first place. Now it's student accommodation EVERYWHERE. Another mistake. #theferrisfiles #ferrisphotos #metaphorsaplenty #frustration

Frottage of a piece of street furniture nicked by one of my language students. We became lovers later. It didn't end well, because I was an inadequate idiot. Missed opportunity never to be repaeted. #theferrisfiles #metaphorsaplenty #mycottenham #frustration #nostalgia