Monthly Archives: January 2005

The gale is getting worse. Years ago o­n Lewis, I used to complain about the strength of the wind and the constant battering we took. Well we did live out o­n a headland overlooking hundreds of square miles of ocean. It … Continue reading →

I am still off sick, so it is galling to look at my work trays and realise they are full. Ah well….today's job has to be some gentle filing. At least I can legitimately ignore anything too difficult. Somebody o­nce … Continue reading →

I was in the fortunate position of not having read a review of Mr Golightly's Holiday and so the content of the book came as a series of revelations which made me feel amazingly clever. However, I am left with … Continue reading →

Life is not so much whateach individual makes of it,but what we make of itfor each other. Helen Keller

I am delighted to see that the government have dropped the clause relating to incitement to religious hatred, in the new Ant-Terrorism, Crime and Security Bill. There was something insidious in the way that Islamic groups were using the proposed … Continue reading →

I didn't have many decorations up this year – a tree, a few cards and some extra candles. Had my eye o­n some beautiful holly in a friend's garden but I suspect the congregation got there first. Anyway, the adornments … Continue reading →

I bought some beautiful new “funky fur” wool to make ponchos, (as I thought) for my grand-daughters. Unfortunately the pattern has proved too much for me. Now if you are someone who knits or crochets you may find this hard … Continue reading →

It is amazing to see how many people in the blogging community have taken up the Asian Tsunami and changed the usual character of their entries. It makes me wonder what weblogs would have been like during the Second World … Continue reading →

I've been enjoying watching the rise to fame of Jamie Cullum – jazz crossover performer. He has been dubbed the new Dudley Moore. The CD is an acquired taste; I rather suspect it might be more fun to watch and … Continue reading →

Modern campervans are a wonderful invention. It is possible to stop for bacon and eggs no matter the weather. Such beauty is not to be denied, even in the face of tragedy in Asia. Like many another, I have made … Continue reading →