Notes and links - November 16th

Russell Davies

16 Nov 2025 — 1 min read

That's how typewriters work, right?

Every now and then, when we're complaining about the internet, let's remember how remarkable it is that we can just sit and watch this, whenever we want, on our phones if we have to: Bill Evans - Live 64-75

TfL trying to imply Thames Water are to blame for the Euston Puddle. Very plausible.

I like the sound of a talkoot

It has been a rainy day, so, Rainy Day Jazz Vinyl Set

Articles of Interest is back. Hurrah.

A new thing to look out for in galleries. Ugly royals.

Mental is hocus health not pocus

Always be gifting

I'm always minded to write a gift guide at this time of year. Because I see the ones flying round the socials - and I'm a fan - but they tend to be very US-centric and therefore frustrating. But then, when I come to write one,

An image of two people in a cafe, one in the foreground, one in the background, with the words 10 1/2 cafes written on top.

I think I have an idea for a book

Tartine Artisinal, Tooting Broadway 12.11.25 I think I've had an idea for a book I might want to write. I had rather assumed that my book days were over. They're a lot of work for not much reward, but this possibility has got its

Trevor Crump on being different

@thetrevorcrump How a Utah dentist turned a boring industry into a viral brand | Personal branding, marketing strategy, and standing out in a saturated market. Thanks to Dr. Hanks @Happy Tooth for coming on the podcast! #marketingtips #marketingstrategy #marketing101 ♬ original sound - Trevor Crump💡Marketing + Biz

A method for creating logos

@petersdesigncompany If you found this helpful, please share it with a friend! Here’s my logo design process. Save it for later. If you’d like more detail, check out my book Logos That Last. It’s available at most book stores in the world including Amazon, Barnes & Noble

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Always be gifting

I think I have an idea for a book

Trevor Crump on being different

A method for creating logos