21 July 2021
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I know, what a radical notion. However, because of the global pandemic, we’ve been limiting the amount of music in services so we haven’t had a lot of hymns going on. Today was a memorial service for a much-loved member … Continue reading
20 July 2021
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For a long time now, I’ve liked to keep the Open Source vector graphics programme Inkscape installed. However, I’d not used it for a while as it was starting to get a bit flaky on my Macbook (possibly a lag … Continue reading
19 July 2021
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With this hot weather, we’ve pretty much got to the end of what is in our water butts… which means it is time to get on with plumbing in the second 350l so we can capture even more next time … Continue reading
18 July 2021
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It is still hot today – the house thermostat reads 29°C and I’m sure it is warmer still upstairs where I’m typing this. However, with today’s post about summer I was thinking of this large sculpture from RHS Harlow Carr, … Continue reading
17 July 2021
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Hotter today than yesterday and, if the forecast is true, hotter tomorrow than today! Sweltering. When I went shopping this evening, I retrieved a bottle of water from the boot of car that we’d put in yesterday for our Harlow … Continue reading
16 July 2021
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Is that a botanical band name? I don’t think so but it is the subject of today’s digital artwork: Today Jane and I took a road trip up to RHS Harlow Carr, a beautiful garden on the western edge of … Continue reading
15 July 2021
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As well as playing some music last night, I got to do a bit of digital sketching with Procreate on my iPad: I love the way I can simulate playing with messing mark making but keep my hands clean enough … Continue reading
14 July 2021
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Right, I’m off to Loughborough Acoustic Club tonight (hosted at the Fennel Street club) for my first bit of live public music making outside of church since the first lockdown began. I expect to be back quite late….
13 July 2021
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I’m up to Level 5 with my Players Path video from scottsbasslessons.com: This is a pleasant folk rock style tune and the first I’ve done this time through the path were there is an active invitation to develop your own … Continue reading
12 July 2021
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Over the last year and a half, like millions of other people, I’ve used Zoom a lot. Like a smaller – but still substantial – number, I’ve often been the host of Zoom meetings. However, one thing I’ve hardly done … Continue reading