Wild Kingdom

While on safari in the outer reaches of the ensuite bathroom today we captured a young giraffe roaming the travertine terraces. Apparently the young beast had been bathing in a warm-water pool characteristic of that region.

oh finn dee-la

How many times in your life have you said your own name?

Can you remember when you could count the number of times on one hand?

Whale Music

Each man named Finn comes to learn the root of his knowledge derived from monsters of the sea by direct and indirect experience. Here, our lad, Finn of County Middlesex (formerly of County Santa Cruz) communes with the leviathans in the safety of his wind-chimes.

Double-Double

The scene:

One dog (black). One woman ("mama"). One Finn (himself). Bubbles.

And, Action!  

Finn James meets Shan Casey

Former St Louis, Missouri Salon owner, Shan Casey, is an artist. Currently a hired gun in Boston's South End district, he styles the Personalities of Tremont Street while belting out David Bowie hits. Pictured here with Finn of County Middlesex (formerly of County Santa Cruz), Shan does his thing while Finn does his. 

How a lad acquires Drunken Sailor in 2009

Gone are the days when the only available means of enjoying a good tune was to head down to the Pub and sing with the gang. Today, if a young lad longs for a sailor's tune, here's how he goes about it: 

1. Search YouTube or iTunes for the version of the tune you like. 
   
2. Download the tune to your iPhone. 
   
3. Plug your iPhone into your SoundDock.
   

Here is Step 1 in action: