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Snow
I've spent the past month planning a reading group taster session for tonight. Of course I may have to postpone it now, which is rather annoying. Bloody snow ( Read more... ) -
Gunpowder, treason and plot
I love Stuart history, so much happened to the country during that period. The weird, and at times rapid, changes to the government are fascinating ( Read more... ) -
The News Where I Am
It is getting quiet around here. I keep reading, but it occurs to me that maybe I should be posting more too ( Read more... ) -
Tiring day
Today it was one thing after another.
My first bus was late - of course services that run through town are likely to be delayed because some guy can't decide if he wants to jump off a bridgeMy second bus had to stop because an accident meant emergency service vehicles blocked the road to work. So I got out and walked, after I'd gone about half way ( Read more... ) -
Batman & Robin - this film is just bad
This week I'm watching Batman and Robin, because it's on and I thought maybe vodka and coke would make it more bearable. I have no fond childhood memories of this film, I saw it once at the cinema when I was about 11. I don't really remember having an opinion about it at the time ( Read more... ) -
Batman Forever - Childhood memories
Yes, I know it's a bad film. However Batman Forever is a slice of nostalgia for me. I remember it as the first video my family had that wasn't specifically for children. I watched it many times as a child. So as there was nothing else on the other night, I watched it again on Sky ( Read more... ) -
A lovely day in Malvern
Yesterday was a lovely day. I went to Malvern to see my aunt and uncle, my cousin and her daughter (and their excitable puppy) were also there. I spent some time with them there. Dinner ended with my aunt and cousin strongly encouraging me to eat ice cream.
I also went to Malvern to see an art exhibition by the grandmother of a school friend. So ( Read more... ) -
Time off, a wedding, and a castle
I am now off work for two weeks ( Read more... ) -
Scribblenaut madness
I just realised I hadn't posted about Scribblenauts.
davegotsu convinced me we needed a DS (before a garden shed or a debt-free kitchen, apparently ( Read more... ) -
I'm not saying he puts plots on to improve his vision
Doctor Who yesterday was pretty amazing ( Read more... )