ALI TUMAY

Scream of Consciousness

Ever since studying James Joyce at university I have been fascinated by the concept of “Stream of Consciousness”. The non-stop flow of Images and words (hello Dream Theater!), and feelings could not have been better described.

Then again, I like word games, adding mY own twist. Hence the scream… This is an attempt to put the flow on paper, or rather the screen.


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A website Renaissance

I am fulfilling a commitment that I had made while delivering a training here in London last summer. For years I had this website which festered by itself, forgotten in some forlorn part of the web, with expired badges and stale inputs. I made a commitment that I would upgrade my content, make the website…

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Part 3 – Eyes

When asked what colour they were I had replied “chicken broth”. Age 5? Food is always an integral part of my consciousness. Endless menus and food combinations constantly being uploaded, edited and published. Also, so much for my perception of colour. Chicken broth isn’t brown, but then what is the closest colour? I was told…

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Part 2 – Beard

Greying and in good condition. Not abundant, no Leonidas here but I do have one. Not that I would like to be Leonidas. A real six-pack wouldn’t hurt. Might have the urge to shave it one day, one day in the distant future. Yes, just like the typical Turkish lie of having blond hair when…

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Part 1 – Hair

Hair, greying but still in good condition. I used to like Peter Criss and his “salt and pepper hair”. Good voice too, “Beth I hear you calling….”, but not impressive as a drummer. He is still better than Phil Rudd, the latter sounding no better than a rhythm machine stuck at the simplest setting… Albums…

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