swimming

  • Pells Pool, Lewes

    For all its myriad charms, Brighton lacks a good, old-fashioned, public outdoor pool or Lido. [1] It had one once – at Black Rock, below Kemptown, before the dirt, dust and noise that came with the construction of Brighton’s crappy Marina put punters right off their morning breast stroke. It closed in 1978, and the Read more


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  • Swimming in whatever we find

    Since I had a very minor operation on my back, I haven’t been able to swim. It’s clearly been on my mind enough for me to write a more personal than usual instagram post, embedded below. I think a lot about how I come across on the internet, the performative aspect in particular. It’s important Read more


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  • Ticket Stub

    I stubbed my toe today. I walk around very fast, even before I’ve decided where to go, and this afternoon my little toe on my left foot collided with the leg of a stool. I did what anyone would do in this situation. I hopped around and swore and railed against the pain until it Read more


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