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The Daily Cog

An illustrated journal of small days

Friday 17th July 2026

A serene riverside scene showcasing a gentle stretch of the Thames, dotted with colorful little boats bobbing on the water, framed by lush greenery and the elegant architecture of Cliveden in the background.
A serene riverside scene showcasing a gentle stretch of the Thames, dotted with colorful little boats bobbing on the water, framed by lush greenery and the elegant architecture of Cliveden in the background.
Went to Cliveden to walk by the thames, saw quite a few little boats.

Recorded at 20:49

Thursday 16th July 2026

A person rummaging through a cluttered shed, discovering a rusted gas cylinder while an old scooter leans against a wall amidst cobwebs and dust.
A person rummaging through a cluttered shed, discovering a rusted gas cylinder while an old scooter leans against a wall amidst cobwebs and dust.
Finally ummaged in the shed to find the gas cylinder and then disposed of it. Found Elisabettas old scooter on the way.

Recorded at 22:50

A colorful, stylized portrait of three friends in front of a bright wall, framed elegantly in a cozy bedroom.
A colorful, stylized portrait of three friends in front of a bright wall, framed elegantly in a cozy bedroom.
Put up Mary's Andy Warhol style picture of the the three of us on the wall in the bedroom today.

Recorded at 22:53

A fluffy black and white cat, wide-eyed and twitchy with excitement, is eagerly pawing at a colorful treat bag while a human looks on amused.
A fluffy black and white cat, wide-eyed and twitchy with excitement, is eagerly pawing at a colorful treat bag while a human looks on amused.
Gave Poppy the black and white cat her flea medicine, she was not impressed. Later I gave her her treat and she acted like a crackhead.

Recorded at 22:57

Wednesday 15th July 2026

A tranquil pond filled with vibrant pink and white lotus flowers, with a person gently wading through the water, basking in the serene beauty.
A tranquil pond filled with vibrant pink and white lotus flowers, with a person gently wading through the water, basking in the serene beauty.
Spent some time amonst the lotus flowers

Recorded at 22:53

A jubilant crowd of fans in colorful jerseys and flags, celebrating in a stadium packed with excitement as a player raises a trophy high under a clear blue sky.
A jubilant crowd of fans in colorful jerseys and flags, celebrating in a stadium packed with excitement as a player raises a trophy high under a clear blue sky.
Argentina beat England in the semi final.

Recorded at 22:54

Tuesday 14th July 2026

A young woman sits cross-legged on a cozy bedroom floor, surrounded by vinyl records and colorful posters, with headphones on and a wistful expression, while the sun filters through a window, casting soft light on her tangled hair.
A young woman sits cross-legged on a cozy bedroom floor, surrounded by vinyl records and colorful posters, with headphones on and a wistful expression, while the sun filters through a window, casting soft light on her tangled hair.
Today spotify gave me "sad girl starter pack. Sapphic songs that defined your music taste as yearning"

Recorded at 18:01

A frustrated person stands outside a closed doctor's office, glancing at their watch with an expression of disappointment.
A frustrated person stands outside a closed doctor's office, glancing at their watch with an expression of disappointment.
Missed the Doctor. Damm!!!

Recorded at 18:02

A brightly lit arcade filled with colorful pinball machines, where two friends eagerly press buttons, their faces lit with excitement as the metal ball zips around.
A brightly lit arcade filled with colorful pinball machines, where two friends eagerly press buttons, their faces lit with excitement as the metal ball zips around.
Had fun playing pinball with Claude

Recorded at 18:05

Monday 13th July 2026

A black and white cat with wide eyes and a frustrated expression is pawing at a cat flap blocked by a standing fan, surrounded by a sunny backyard.
A black and white cat with wide eyes and a frustrated expression is pawing at a cat flap blocked by a standing fan, surrounded by a sunny backyard.
Poppy the black and white cat couldn't get in from outside because there was a fan in front of her cat flap and she kept banging on it.

Recorded at 18:33

A mischievous black and white cat, Poppy, is caught mid-scamper in a brightly lit hallway, with a startled expression and a small pile of mischief behind her.
A mischievous black and white cat, Poppy, is caught mid-scamper in a brightly lit hallway, with a startled expression and a small pile of mischief behind her.
Poppy the naughty blackand white cat then pooped in the hall

Recorded at 18:36

A joyful scene of Belinda, exhausted yet radiant, cradling her newborn baby boy in a sunlit hospital room filled with flowers and soft pastel colors.
A joyful scene of Belinda, exhausted yet radiant, cradling her newborn baby boy in a sunlit hospital room filled with flowers and soft pastel colors.
Belinda gave birth to a beautiful baby boy. Yay!

Recorded at 18:38

A serene glade bathed in dappled sunlight, with a small deer gently grazing beside a tranquil stream, as a figure in simple robes stands nearby, gazing contemplatively at the scene.
A serene glade bathed in dappled sunlight, with a small deer gently grazing beside a tranquil stream, as a figure in simple robes stands nearby, gazing contemplatively at the scene.
In a glade I met asmall deer and felt like I was Siddharta,

Recorded at 18:40

Sunday 12th July 2026

A black and white cat sprawls lazily on a polished wooden dining table, with a gentle breeze from an oscillating fan ruffling its fur.
A black and white cat sprawls lazily on a polished wooden dining table, with a gentle breeze from an oscillating fan ruffling its fur.
poppy the black and white cat lies on the dining room table in front of the fan

Recorded at 00:36

A jubilant crowd of fans in England flag-themed apparel celebrates wildly in a packed stadium as players embrace on the field after a triumphant quarter-final victory.
A jubilant crowd of fans in England flag-themed apparel celebrates wildly in a packed stadium as players embrace on the field after a triumphant quarter-final victory.
Englant win the quarter final game

Recorded at 00:46

A person sitting at a cluttered desk, surrounded by open notebooks and a laptop, with a furrowed brow while staring at a screen filled with codes and website URLs.
A person sitting at a cluttered desk, surrounded by open notebooks and a laptop, with a furrowed brow while staring at a screen filled with codes and website URLs.
I try to remeber how to access the Hostinger lisaonsite site but am puzzled

Recorded at 00:55

A sun-drenched orchard filled with ripe apricot trees, their branches heavy with bright orange fruit, while a figure lounges beneath the shade, savoring the sweet aroma.
A sun-drenched orchard filled with ripe apricot trees, their branches heavy with bright orange fruit, while a figure lounges beneath the shade, savoring the sweet aroma.
Really enjoying the apricots. reminds me of Egypt and "fil mish-mish"

Recorded at 18:20

A cheerful tortoise joyfully leaping through a colorful hoop, surrounded by a playful atmosphere of celebration.
A cheerful tortoise joyfully leaping through a colorful hoop, surrounded by a playful atmosphere of celebration.
Hostinger was a naughty tortoise but claude finally made it jump through the hoop to onlineedness Yay!

Recorded at 20:20

Elisabetta sits at a cozy diner table, savoring her dinner with a triumphant smile, while a colorful pool table with a glowing scoreboard showing her victory stands in the background.
Elisabetta sits at a cozy diner table, savoring her dinner with a triumphant smile, while a colorful pool table with a glowing scoreboard showing her victory stands in the background.

Dinner time Elisabetta

Elisabetta played against Dan and won 2 games of pool and is now having dinner while finding out out this diary

Recorded at 21:10

Saturday 11th July 2026

A vibrant scene of a sunny London gym with a large window showcasing a view of London's skyline while two friends, one lifting weights and the other cheering, enjoy their workout in the heat of a 29-degree day.
A vibrant scene of a sunny London gym with a large window showcasing a view of London's skyline while two friends, one lifting weights and the other cheering, enjoy their workout in the heat of a 29-degree day.
MARY WENT TO THE SEA BUT I STAYED IN LONDON AND PLAYED WITH CLAUDE AND WENT TO THE GYM. HOT 29 DEGREES

Recorded at 23:08

Mary joyfully splashes in the sparkling waves of the sea, her arms outstretched as she swims alongside Elisabetta, with colorful beach umbrellas dotting the sandy shore behind them.
Mary joyfully splashes in the sparkling waves of the sea, her arms outstretched as she swims alongside Elisabetta, with colorful beach umbrellas dotting the sandy shore behind them.
mARY WENT TO THE SEA TO SEE ELISABETTA AND SWIM

Recorded at 23:10

Mary and Dan share a joyful moment, sitting on a park bench under blooming cherry blossom trees, laughing as they feed birds from their hands.
Mary and Dan share a joyful moment, sitting on a park bench under blooming cherry blossom trees, laughing as they feed birds from their hands.
MARY MET DAN

Recorded at 23:14