I thought I'd share a little tale of adventure and bravery with you ( Read more... )

If a donkey thought much, it might look up and say, one day, 'I don't want to carry these panniers up and down these mountain paths all day, it's boring. I would like to write a book, or a make a speech, or even, perhaps, have someone listen to me.' But then, when he goes to his master and suggests this, all his master can hear is braying, because ( Read more... )

To Jamie, Alex and Johnny for Love Your Enemies last night. An utterly superb evening.

Have just had by far the worst job interview I have ever had (was going to say, 'worst job interview ever', but have no doubt that other people will be be able to trump me. But still, it was this morning, and it is still raw ( Read more... )

I am sitting at 18.45* still at work, waiting for a design agency to send me a draft of a report. I then have to proof it overnight. It will be full of dire mistakes, I recognise this, and will cause me no end of trouble. However, I am strangely happy. Proofing and copy editing is extremely satisfying to the pedant. And to the secret school ( Read more... )

Does anyone know of a room to rent that will be available in the next two weeks? A friend is looking urgently. Thank you!

Isn't it funny how when things seem dreadful they suddenly take a swoop for the better. Having had a (what is the word for month in Latin?) monthus horribilus, as the Queen would say, a really dreadful time, things are now right back where they should be and looking up. Hurrah!

I spent Sunday moving a ton (or tonne? my muscles say it is whichever is heavier) from the front of our house to the back garden. I then mixed it with cement in a wheel barrow to form concrete. (It took me most of the day to get that the right way round too.). Sadly my skin has not reacted well with the cement dust (which contains lime! Lime!) and ( Read more... )

I just didn't get an interview for a job I applied for, which is a bit sad but heigh ho. However, the interviews were scheduled only a day and a half after the closing date. a) is this normal b) what does it mean c) am I a bad loser?

I have just seen the oddest spectacle since Alex as Jesus in a punt ( Read more... )