Tea parties? Is that all there is?
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mockturle06Last night my favourite, best cup, the cup that, through a freak of engineering, made the perfect cup of tea, the cup that was so warm and comforting in my hands, the little old nothing cup that was perhaps my most beloved and cherished possession, was smashed on the ground.
Oh, it was an accident, I know, the result of carrying too much and fumbling and Himself was quite upset, knowing what he'd just done, and it's just a thing, and one should divest oneself of things, and I could have taken it a lot better than I did, but to hear a groan and run back into the room and find someone holding their cup, the tv remote, and your cup in pieces at their feet, and, well. Then to have to sweep it up and bin it.
It was a bad end to a bad day.
And really, I have taken it hard. I have so little joy and comfort in my life. No friends or family or children or a lover. No hobbies, no social groups, no good job I like, no nice clothes or nice shoes or an enormous television or fancy car. No pets, no amazing skills, no flowers in the garden, no wine, no song. No movies stars or swimming pools. No paintings or poetry.
All I had was a nice hot cup of tea, now and then. And now you've taken that away from me. How I managed to get dressed and walk to the bus stop this morning I do not know. I guess duty and habit can carry one along for a bit when everything else is gone. Universe, I'm tired. I don't want to play any more. That was a low blow and I am just over it.
Of course, I'm not allowed to say anything about every cup of tea I have from now until the end of my life will be discordant disappointment. Nope. It was just a thing. I should get over it.
Ah well, I still have my wee teapot at work. Brewed up two pots so far, Irish breakfast with honey, because I'm tired. Home late last night (work stuff, unfun), then, against all sense and better judgement, got on the two stroke lawnmower PC still later last night just to get a much needed Bomer fix. Well, my RSS feed was teasing me with NSFW Magic Mike trailers, and well, I needed to see that now, didn't I. Okay, so it's nothing I haven't seen before (on Australian television. In the 70s), but hey, lookit, beefcake. I am easily amused these days.
There were a few other Bomer links, and when he's not on message he'll say usually something surprising. Like this. So he is trying to make me believe, that, as a gay man, he's never gone the back, sack and crack before? Really? What sheltered lives they must lead over there in the US. Still, they don't have the mardi gras over there, I guess (from whereupon I learn of such things, in the general media, I might add).
Ah, America. I must constantly remind myself that they were founded by folks who found puritan England not joyless or miserable enough, and we were founded by Cockney spivs and Irish rebels in a three day orgy of sex and booze that was only broken up by a violent thunderstorm. Knees up Mother Brown, knees up Mother Brown....
But yeah, actors say the stupidest things. They're either telling the biggest whoppers or being alarmingly off the cuff.
Like rhis, from Dominic Cooper: "Some people feel very awkward and others prance around naked all the time, like myself.” When he and Corden lived together, did they prance around naked together? “Constantly. In fact, I’ve got a fantastic picture of James naked except for a football boot.” A shadow crosses his face. “Actually, he used to wake me up like that.”
Or Rufus Sewell, being wilfully off message: "I've been asked to address all these things I think are bollocks. 'Are you a vampire or a patriot?' Oh, fuck off! I didn't realise that was the choice. I'm not keen on these talking points they hand out: this is what we think. Oh, is it? So I get a bit punchy. 'Why should people come and see your movie?' Don't! I don't care. I don't think that way, but it brings it out in me, and I feel a bit rubbish afterwards. I'm just not very comfortable toeing the line."
Sorry, talking about actors again. This is me going to my metaphorical hiding spot and wedging the door shut. Seems like a plan.
Alan Turing and his machines - by the men who knew him best
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/history/alan-turing-and-his-machines-by-the-men-who-knew-him-best-7847660.html
Neil Gaiman
http://neil-gaiman.tumblr.com/post/25111025033/oh-dear-god-i-was-relieved-when-stephen-fry
Doctor Who Steven Moffat teases 'scary' new monster: 'It's a good one'
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s7/doctor-who/news/a387318/doctor-who-steven-moffat-teases-scary-new-monster-its-a-good-one.html
David Mitchell Returns To His Soapbox (VIDEO)
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2012/06/14/david-mitchell-soapbox-video_n_1595931.html
In Rome, Caravaggio Still Beckons Hoi Polloi
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2012/06/14/arts/design/14postcards.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=edit_th_20120614
William Morris and his 'Cumbrian ladies' will be strumming their harps as their masterpiece is restored
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/the-northerner/2012/jun/14/arts-art
Two caught 'smuggling' 4th century BC gold wreath and armband in Greece
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/two-caught-smuggling-4th-century-bc-gold-wreath-and-armband-in-greece-7831630.html
Europe's oldest known paintings identified
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/archaeology/news/europes-oldest-known-paintings-identified-7851865.html
Surprise visitor: squatting wombat blocks stormwater pipe
http://www.smh.com.au/environment/conservation/surprise-visitor-squatting-wombat-blocks-stormwater-pipe-20120615-20e36.html
Cooked squid inseminates woman’s “tongue, cheek and gums”
http://io9.com/5918453/cooked-squid-inseminates-womans-tongue-cheek-and-gums
True Blood: Simpler is Better
http://www.tvguide.com/News/True-Blood-Season5-1048808.aspx?rss=newsletter&partnerid=newsletter&profileid=whatshot
NBC fall 2012 premiere dates: 'Grimm' and 'Go On' start early
http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2012/06/nbc-fall-2012-premiere-dates-grimm-and-go-on-start-early-while-community-waits-until-october.html
Will Mike Get Fired? Who Dies? 7 Teases for Suits Season 2
http://www.tvguide.com/News/Suits-Season-Premiere-1048830.aspx?rss=breakingnews
'Suits': Patrick J. Adams and Gabriel Macht on Mike and Harvey's evolving relationship in Season 2
http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2012/06/suits-patrick-j-adams-and-gabriel-macht-on-mike-and-harveys-evolving-relationship-in-season-2.html
'Suits' review: Bromance returns
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/06/13/DDQA1OUJOA.DTL&utm_source=WhatCountsEmail&utm_medium=sfgatenewsletter+Top%20O%27%20The%20Bay%20Newsletter&utm_campaign=Top%20O%27%20The%20Bay%20Newsletter
Matt Bomer: Manscaping for ‘Magic Mike’ Wasn’t ‘Fun’
http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2012/06/13/matt-bomer-magic-mike-manscaping/
Matt Bomer On Beefing Up For Film Magic Mike
http://www.accesshollywood.com/matt-bomer-on-beefing-up-for-film-magic-mike_article_66075
New Magic Mike Photos! Matt Bomer and Joe Manganiello's Six-Packs Have Supporting Roles!
http://au.eonline.com/news/the_awful_truth/new_magic_mike_photos_matt_bomer_joe/321924
https://twitter.com/eonline/status/210839911501279233/photo/1
Oh, Right, Magic Mike’s Matt Bomer Is Also a Dad
http://www.vulture.com/2012/06/magic-mikes-matt-bomer-is-also-a-dad.html
‘Magic Mike’ Monday: Matthew McConaughey Vs. Matt Bomer Shirtless Showdown (PHOTOS)
http://www.celebuzz.com/2012-06-11/magic-mike-monday-matthew-mcconaughey-vs-matt-bomer-photos/
White Collar! Common Law! Suits! The Boys of Summer 2012!
http://youtu.be/wnaCHdMLjFo
Matt Bomer Talks White Collar Season 4 & Stripping Down For Magic Mike
http://watch.accesshollywood.com/video/matt-bomer-talks-white-collar-season-4-stripping-down-for-magic-mike/1687943770001
Here, Finally, Is a Magic Mike Trailer With Butts
http://www.vulture.com/2012/06/magic-mike-nude-trailer-channing-tatum-alex-pettyfer.html
http://blog.zap2it.com/pop2it/2012/06/check-out-channing-tatums-butt-in-racy-new-magic-mike-trailer.html
'Magic Mike' Trailer: New NSFW Red Band Promo Is As Wild As You'd Imagine (VIDEO)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/13/magic-mike-trailer-stripping-channing-tatum-sexy-video_n_1594808.html?utm_hp_ref=uk-entertainment&ir=UK%20Entertainment
VIDEO: Watch the Steamy Magic Mike Red Band Trailer
http://www.tvguide.com/News/Magic-Mike-Red-Band-Trailer-1048860.aspx?rss=news&partnerid=spi&profileid=05
Matt Bomer: Manscaping wasn't fun
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/matt-bomer-manscaping-wasnt-fun-16172032.html
Matt Bomer On Beefing Up For Film Magic Mike
http://ca.omg.yahoo.com/news/matt-bomer-beefing-magic-mike-215357420.html
‘Magic Mike’ Has More Channing Tatum, Matt Bomer & Joe Manganiello
http://bestmoviesevernews.com/magic-mike-has-more-channing-tatum-matt-bomer-trailers/
60 Seconds With America's Hottest Dad (AKA Matt Bomer)
http://www.refinery29.com/2012/06/33008/matt-bomer-interview
WC Sneak Peek
http://youtu.be/CqHSFptlSnM
5 'White Collar' Season 4 Spoilers
http://www.theinsider.com/tv/53055_White_Collar_Season_4_Spoilers/index.html
Oh, it was an accident, I know, the result of carrying too much and fumbling and Himself was quite upset, knowing what he'd just done, and it's just a thing, and one should divest oneself of things, and I could have taken it a lot better than I did, but to hear a groan and run back into the room and find someone holding their cup, the tv remote, and your cup in pieces at their feet, and, well. Then to have to sweep it up and bin it.
It was a bad end to a bad day.
And really, I have taken it hard. I have so little joy and comfort in my life. No friends or family or children or a lover. No hobbies, no social groups, no good job I like, no nice clothes or nice shoes or an enormous television or fancy car. No pets, no amazing skills, no flowers in the garden, no wine, no song. No movies stars or swimming pools. No paintings or poetry.
All I had was a nice hot cup of tea, now and then. And now you've taken that away from me. How I managed to get dressed and walk to the bus stop this morning I do not know. I guess duty and habit can carry one along for a bit when everything else is gone. Universe, I'm tired. I don't want to play any more. That was a low blow and I am just over it.
Of course, I'm not allowed to say anything about every cup of tea I have from now until the end of my life will be discordant disappointment. Nope. It was just a thing. I should get over it.
Friday...
Ah well, I still have my wee teapot at work. Brewed up two pots so far, Irish breakfast with honey, because I'm tired. Home late last night (work stuff, unfun), then, against all sense and better judgement, got on the two stroke lawnmower PC still later last night just to get a much needed Bomer fix. Well, my RSS feed was teasing me with NSFW Magic Mike trailers, and well, I needed to see that now, didn't I. Okay, so it's nothing I haven't seen before (on Australian television. In the 70s), but hey, lookit, beefcake. I am easily amused these days.
There were a few other Bomer links, and when he's not on message he'll say usually something surprising. Like this. So he is trying to make me believe, that, as a gay man, he's never gone the back, sack and crack before? Really? What sheltered lives they must lead over there in the US. Still, they don't have the mardi gras over there, I guess (from whereupon I learn of such things, in the general media, I might add).
Ah, America. I must constantly remind myself that they were founded by folks who found puritan England not joyless or miserable enough, and we were founded by Cockney spivs and Irish rebels in a three day orgy of sex and booze that was only broken up by a violent thunderstorm. Knees up Mother Brown, knees up Mother Brown....
But yeah, actors say the stupidest things. They're either telling the biggest whoppers or being alarmingly off the cuff.
Like rhis, from Dominic Cooper: "Some people feel very awkward and others prance around naked all the time, like myself.” When he and Corden lived together, did they prance around naked together? “Constantly. In fact, I’ve got a fantastic picture of James naked except for a football boot.” A shadow crosses his face. “Actually, he used to wake me up like that.”
Or Rufus Sewell, being wilfully off message: "I've been asked to address all these things I think are bollocks. 'Are you a vampire or a patriot?' Oh, fuck off! I didn't realise that was the choice. I'm not keen on these talking points they hand out: this is what we think. Oh, is it? So I get a bit punchy. 'Why should people come and see your movie?' Don't! I don't care. I don't think that way, but it brings it out in me, and I feel a bit rubbish afterwards. I'm just not very comfortable toeing the line."
Sorry, talking about actors again. This is me going to my metaphorical hiding spot and wedging the door shut. Seems like a plan.
Alan Turing and his machines - by the men who knew him best
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/history/alan-turing-and-his-machines-by-the-men-who-knew-him-best-7847660.html
Neil Gaiman
http://neil-gaiman.tumblr.com/post/25111025033/oh-dear-god-i-was-relieved-when-stephen-fry
Doctor Who Steven Moffat teases 'scary' new monster: 'It's a good one'
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s7/doctor-who/news/a387318/doctor-who-steven-moffat-teases-scary-new-monster-its-a-good-one.html
David Mitchell Returns To His Soapbox (VIDEO)
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2012/06/14/david-mitchell-soapbox-video_n_1595931.html
In Rome, Caravaggio Still Beckons Hoi Polloi
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2012/06/14/arts/design/14postcards.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=edit_th_20120614
William Morris and his 'Cumbrian ladies' will be strumming their harps as their masterpiece is restored
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/the-northerner/2012/jun/14/arts-art
Two caught 'smuggling' 4th century BC gold wreath and armband in Greece
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/two-caught-smuggling-4th-century-bc-gold-wreath-and-armband-in-greece-7831630.html
Europe's oldest known paintings identified
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/archaeology/news/europes-oldest-known-paintings-identified-7851865.html
Surprise visitor: squatting wombat blocks stormwater pipe
http://www.smh.com.au/environment/conservation/surprise-visitor-squatting-wombat-blocks-stormwater-pipe-20120615-20e36.html
Cooked squid inseminates woman’s “tongue, cheek and gums”
http://io9.com/5918453/cooked-squid-inseminates-womans-tongue-cheek-and-gums
True Blood: Simpler is Better
http://www.tvguide.com/News/True-Blood-Season5-1048808.aspx?rss=newsletter&partnerid=newsletter&profileid=whatshot
NBC fall 2012 premiere dates: 'Grimm' and 'Go On' start early
http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2012/06/nbc-fall-2012-premiere-dates-grimm-and-go-on-start-early-while-community-waits-until-october.html
Will Mike Get Fired? Who Dies? 7 Teases for Suits Season 2
http://www.tvguide.com/News/Suits-Season-Premiere-1048830.aspx?rss=breakingnews
'Suits': Patrick J. Adams and Gabriel Macht on Mike and Harvey's evolving relationship in Season 2
http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2012/06/suits-patrick-j-adams-and-gabriel-macht-on-mike-and-harveys-evolving-relationship-in-season-2.html
'Suits' review: Bromance returns
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/06/13/DDQA1OUJOA.DTL&utm_source=WhatCountsEmail&utm_medium=sfgatenewsletter+Top%20O%27%20The%20Bay%20Newsletter&utm_campaign=Top%20O%27%20The%20Bay%20Newsletter
Matt Bomer: Manscaping for ‘Magic Mike’ Wasn’t ‘Fun’
http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2012/06/13/matt-bomer-magic-mike-manscaping/
Matt Bomer On Beefing Up For Film Magic Mike
http://www.accesshollywood.com/matt-bomer-on-beefing-up-for-film-magic-mike_article_66075
New Magic Mike Photos! Matt Bomer and Joe Manganiello's Six-Packs Have Supporting Roles!
http://au.eonline.com/news/the_awful_truth/new_magic_mike_photos_matt_bomer_joe/321924
https://twitter.com/eonline/status/210839911501279233/photo/1
Oh, Right, Magic Mike’s Matt Bomer Is Also a Dad
http://www.vulture.com/2012/06/magic-mikes-matt-bomer-is-also-a-dad.html
‘Magic Mike’ Monday: Matthew McConaughey Vs. Matt Bomer Shirtless Showdown (PHOTOS)
http://www.celebuzz.com/2012-06-11/magic-mike-monday-matthew-mcconaughey-vs-matt-bomer-photos/
White Collar! Common Law! Suits! The Boys of Summer 2012!
http://youtu.be/wnaCHdMLjFo
Matt Bomer Talks White Collar Season 4 & Stripping Down For Magic Mike
http://watch.accesshollywood.com/video/matt-bomer-talks-white-collar-season-4-stripping-down-for-magic-mike/1687943770001
Here, Finally, Is a Magic Mike Trailer With Butts
http://www.vulture.com/2012/06/magic-mike-nude-trailer-channing-tatum-alex-pettyfer.html
http://blog.zap2it.com/pop2it/2012/06/check-out-channing-tatums-butt-in-racy-new-magic-mike-trailer.html
'Magic Mike' Trailer: New NSFW Red Band Promo Is As Wild As You'd Imagine (VIDEO)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/13/magic-mike-trailer-stripping-channing-tatum-sexy-video_n_1594808.html?utm_hp_ref=uk-entertainment&ir=UK%20Entertainment
VIDEO: Watch the Steamy Magic Mike Red Band Trailer
http://www.tvguide.com/News/Magic-Mike-Red-Band-Trailer-1048860.aspx?rss=news&partnerid=spi&profileid=05
Matt Bomer: Manscaping wasn't fun
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/matt-bomer-manscaping-wasnt-fun-16172032.html
Matt Bomer On Beefing Up For Film Magic Mike
http://ca.omg.yahoo.com/news/matt-bomer-beefing-magic-mike-215357420.html
‘Magic Mike’ Has More Channing Tatum, Matt Bomer & Joe Manganiello
http://bestmoviesevernews.com/magic-mike-has-more-channing-tatum-matt-bomer-trailers/
60 Seconds With America's Hottest Dad (AKA Matt Bomer)
http://www.refinery29.com/2012/06/33008/matt-bomer-interview
WC Sneak Peek
http://youtu.be/CqHSFptlSnM
5 'White Collar' Season 4 Spoilers
http://www.theinsider.com/tv/53055_White_Collar_Season_4_Spoilers/index.html
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