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My life, as Amelia Edwards once said, is the "satisfaction of a purposeless curiosity."

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Category Archives: London

BRIGHTON: Back By The Sea

July 14, 2016by Benjamin Phillips 2 Comments

I was far too excited to sleep. In all my memories, I can’t think of a time when I was honestly more turnt. Life was ecstasy and it was mine, […]

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Absolutely Fabulous, ancient Egypt, Brighton, British Museum, England, Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, London, museum, travel, Uncategorized

The Story of My China Cupboard

July 1, 2015by Benjamin Phillips 1 Comment

At heart, I’m a minimalist. I crave empty rooms with tastefully chosen furniture, the perfect paintings, and golden accoutrements. I think it would be the height of luxury to live […]

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Egypt, England, France, Harry Styles, London, Luxor, Paris

THINGS I LOVED / HATED THIS WEEK #96

February 7, 2015by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

LOVE: Magic in the Moonlight: I am well aware that Woody Allen is problematical for one million and four reasons. I also find the word problematical…problematical, but that’s for another […]

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BBC, Egypt, England, film, fitness, health, London, Martha Stewart, Olive Garden, salad, walking

2014, A Reflection: Part 2/4

December 18, 2014by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

APRIL: For April Fool’s Day, I convinced a ridiculous number of children that I was born without bones. I was giddy. Ma got tickets to see Dancing With the Stars in the […]

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California, cat, Dolly Parton, gin, Hollywood, Iceland, London, Los Angeles, Paris, Pride, travel, Wisconsin

LONDON: DOLLY PARTON IS MY QUEEN AND SAVIOR

July 4, 2014by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

View this post on Instagram I've never been more stressed. Why must they go on at the same time??? A post shared by Benjamin Phillips (@bdphillips) on Jun 28, 2014 […]

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celebrity, concert, Dolly Parton, England, gay, London, Pride, travel

LONDON: Jessica Is Pissed (Mad Not Drunk)

July 2, 2014by Benjamin Phillips 3 Comments

Today we had tickets to go to an exhibit and lecture at the British Museum about the subject dearest and nearest to my heart: ANCIENT EGYPT. Betwixt these lovely events, I […]

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Amy Winehouse, ancient Egypt, British Museum, Egyptology, England, Le Cordon Bleu, London, travel, trip

LONDON: What Would Patsy Do?

June 30, 2014by Benjamin Phillips 2 Comments

After a full day out and about, we were rather exhausted and slept in very late. I have no regrets about that. While I was getting ready for the day, […]

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1D, Absolutely Fabulous, champagne, England, Europe, food, Harvey Nichols, London

Brighton: By the Sea!

June 29, 2014by Benjamin Phillips 1 Comment

[Our theme song for the day; I even wore stripes.] I’m not very good at waking up when I’m supposed to. I’m not very good at going to bed when […]

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Brighton, Dawn French, England, Europe, London, sea, travel, vacation

London: Such Fun!

June 24, 2014by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

After sleeping for quite a long time, I was in a better state of mind about the apartment. In the sunlight, it wasn’t as awful as I thought it had […]

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England, Europe, London, travel, vacation

Iceland: Land of Love Scrotums

June 23, 2014by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

View this post on Instagram In Minneapolis. Almost time to go! 💃😺✈️🇬🇧🇫🇷 A post shared by Benjamin Phillips (@bdphillips) on Jun 21, 2014 at 7:34am PDT I do not know […]

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England, Iceland, London, travel, vacation

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