30 September 2016
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Cookery books fall on a continuum between simple collections of recipes to writing about the food that drops occasional hints about how to do something similar yourself. My taste tends towards the latter so, in reviewing the copy of Chef … Continue reading
29 September 2016
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When in a hole, don’t dig, goes the aphorism. It came to mind when I was reading George Monbiot’s latest column, “No fracking, drilling or digging: it’s the only way to save life on earth” (The Guardian, 27 September 2016). … Continue reading
28 September 2016
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The String Project is back! After a break over the summer and resuming rehearsals earlier this month, we’re hitting the boards again this Saturday with a slot at Donnington Community Music Festival, near Donnington Bridge in Oxford. My big choice … Continue reading
27 September 2016
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I listened to the reports of last night’s US Presidential Election debate. I’ve only heard edited highlights but it sounds like Clinton came out on top. Of course, that is filtered not only through the bias of Radio 4 but … Continue reading
26 September 2016
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I had the weirdest piece of junk mail today. An envelope arrived at work containing what looked like a tear-stained, handwritten letter and a shiny ring. A quick skim through and it turns out it was an advert for a … Continue reading
25 September 2016
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With my next postgraduate Open University module due to start in just over the month, I qualify as a legitimate student and so tonight I decided to take advantage of the Amazon Prime Student deal. It might be useful if … Continue reading
24 September 2016
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Time to make tracks for the Jolly Anglers in Reading where I’m playing bass with a jazz group (starting about 8:45 – 9pm I believe). I’m fairly familiar with most of the songs on the list so the music shouldn’t … Continue reading
23 September 2016
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Today was pleasantly sunny and warm but autumn is seeing average temperatures drop back and so it is time to start brewing again. I’m taking a stab at Graham Wheeler’s recipe for a Jennings Cocker Hoop clone, which I’m calling … Continue reading
22 September 2016
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Jane has been doing print-making in the kitchen all day today and we might do some more tomorrow so, rather than tidy the art paraphernalia all away, we decided to eat out. Our choice was a new place to us, … Continue reading
21 September 2016
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When you start to explore the work of an artist, you begin to understand the touches that make them instantly recognisable. For example, it is relatively easy to tell a Rembrandt from a Van Gogh. Explore further and you realise … Continue reading