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It's a grey Tuesday here, and I'm so thankful for the rain that's just started falling. The garden was getting dry and worn-out, with only the dandelions having a good time. They're so hardy. I took some from the compost-heap to use for inspiration for some ceramic-illustrations I've been working on this week. They are nearly the same as some I designed last year.

Have you heard the latest Radiohead album? I bought it nearly immediately after it was released the other day (I've been a loyal fan since 1995) and haven't been able to stop listening to it since. It's heart-breakingly beautiful, especially this song, my favourite, I think. That's where the title of this blog post comes from. (p.s. if you want to buy it too, you can download it for 6 pounds here at the official site.)

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29 responses to “the water’s clear and innocent”

  1. Margaret Oomen Avatar

    it is hauntingly beautiful

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  2. susanintexas Avatar
    susanintexas

    I hope you are okay–the news about the earthquake is scary and I’m not sure where you live exactly….thoughts go out to all the people so affected by this sad event.

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  3. tinyhappy Avatar

    hi susan,
    thanks for your message! the earthquake happened just as i published this post. it happened in christchurch again- about 6 hours away from where we live. 
    my love and thoughts go out to everyone there- it is such a frightening situation!

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  4. Karen Avatar
    Karen

    My thoughts to the people in Christchurch.My friends who work near the Square. Take care.

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  5. Emily Avatar

    Beautiful atmospheric music. My thoughts go to everyone effected by the earthquake.

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  6. aupres de mon arbre Avatar

    Thoughts for you and people in Christchurch.

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  7. caireen Avatar

    Just hearing here about the events in Christchurch and googling to see how far away it was from you – hope all your friends and relatives are safe, and loads of thoughts for those who are there. Cxxx

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  8. sweetmyrtle Avatar

    my thoughts were with you also as i looked at the news this morning. hope you and your family and friends are safe.
    ginny x

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  9. Neus Avatar

    I’m glad you are ok, it must be really hard to live an earthquake. Hope your family is ok too! Neus*

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  10. Jill Wignall Avatar

    lovely drawings on your cups.

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  11. Pebbledash Avatar

    So beautiful and delicate. Love the Radiohead too.
    You immediately came into my mind when I heard the news today. Glad to hear you’re well away from Christchurch, but my heart goes out to all those affected.
    Diana x

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  12. seda Avatar

    I am really happy that you are ok! but I am very sorry for the people living in Christchurch..The city I live in (Istanbul) is also situated in an earthquake area, ten years before we had one so I know how tragic it can be…
    peace and love

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  13. elisa Avatar

    I’m happy to know you are ok, I’m so sorry for all those who are now suffering. It’s so sad, so unfair.
    Love your mugs, so delicate. Beautiful colors too.

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  14. karlagibbs Avatar

    radiohead is a great band. i haven’t heard much of their new stuff but was enamored with them in the 90s growing up.

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  15. Eliane Avatar

    to me too you came into my mind when i heard the sad news (i wasn’t aware where exactly you live).

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  16. Nicole Avatar

    I’m so relieved to know that you are ok. My heart goes out to the people in Christchurch.
    I am a gigantic Radiohead fan. I too have been listening to the new album non-stop.

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  17. Holly C. Avatar

    Glad you are okay. My thoughts are with the people of Christchurch.

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  18. Dwan Evans Avatar
    Dwan Evans

    I heard about the earthquake this morning on our Public Radio station. Our prayers are with your country.
    We just got the new Radiohead album, but I have not had time to really listen to it. I’ve had one listen so far, but I must digest an album by listening to it several times. We also just got the new Bright Eyes. It is very good.
    Dwan

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  19. Susan Claman Avatar
    Susan Claman

    Glad to hear you are okay and praying for all the people affected by the Earthquake.

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  20. Ingrid Avatar

    me too…thinking about those people who are affected by the earthquake and also glad that you’re ok!
    euh..and i voted for you!

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  21. Bluebird7777777 Avatar

    i am glad to hear you are OK.

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  22. www.google.com/accounts/o8/id?id=AItOawn_wQ8DSe02Gw2CW9Vp66YSDwTmymetXJo Avatar

    I am glad you are ok!I am thinking of you and feeling for you and all New Zealanders having survived an awful earthquake of 6,5 in 1978.AriadnefromGreece!

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  23. Leigh Avatar
    Leigh

    Your illustrations are absolutely lovely. I’m relieved to hear you are ok. Will pray for those in Christchurch.

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  24. geraldine Avatar
    geraldine

    My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Christchurch. I come from Christchurch, Dorset, UK, and we have always felt an affinity with our NZ twin town, even though we are a tiny town, and they are the island capital. There are always miraculous stories of survival concerning earthquakes, so lets hope.

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  25. Tracy Avatar
    Tracy

    Thoughts are with you all in New Zealand and esp those in Christchurch.

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  26. Denise | Chez Danisse Avatar

    I like your wet dandelions.

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  27. Marilyn Avatar
    Marilyn

    Our thoughts and prayers are with all our Kiwi friends in New Zealand at this sad time. From your Canadian friends
    marilynmckinnon@hotmail.com

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  28. cell phone reviews Avatar

    The pictures are really so nice it looks so beautiful.It is my first visit of this blog.I am glad to see it.

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  29. Ensoul Arts Avatar

    Those illustrations are so great!

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