Monthly Archives: May 2006

Soft toys and soft hearts

Ahhhh, look! How could you you give him up? My son R (aged 7), found and kept a small soft toy and named him Scruff. When I learned about it, I asked him whether he thought someone might be feeling … Continue reading

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Teacher says, \”Must try harder!\”

I didn’t study last night because D and I went to see ‘The Da Vinci Code’. I told D afterwards that she is my “Sacred Feminine” and it’s true. I’m not studying tonight because of a company bowling team thing. … Continue reading

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Dedication, that’s what it takes!

Must study, must study, must study, must not blog! If I get started now, I can do an hour and still have time before Lost. OK, so I’ll just leave a quick note. Work has reached an interesting and potential … Continue reading

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Homework, revision and exams…

Argh! I have a course coming up. I must revise and do homework for the first time in many years. Sorry, but my blogging will be much lighter than in the past for a month or so.

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Deadlines and honest times

Apologies folks. I don’t anticipate getting much time for blogging this week. Things at work are pretty hectic! I don’t tend to talk about work very much, but that’s because it’s pretty dull. I had a drink with Otherphil last … Continue reading

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Postcard from Venice

Venice was fantastic! Here are the sketches I managed to do and D was very patient while I did them. A view from Piazetta di San Marco Ca’ da Mosto, a house on the Grand Canal Church of Santa Maria … Continue reading

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A long weekend in Venice!

Hurray! One more day at work and then D and I are off to Venice to celebrate 13 years of marriage! The grandparents are sharing the task of looking after the kids, bless them! VERY, VERY EXCITED! Will post when … Continue reading

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My promise to give to charity is finally met.

Some months ago, I promised I would start regular contributions to charity. It’s later than I promised, but today, my daughter ‘adopted’ an Orangutan through the WWF. I prepared a shortlist of charities and predictably, she went for animals. The … Continue reading

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