• Play

    The Levelling

    We went to see an amazing film premiere, as part of the BFI London Film Festival. ‘The Levelling’ is a dark and dramatic film, set against the backdrop of the devastating Somerset…

  • Live

    Sunrise over Blackfriars

    One benefit of going to work early in the Summer months is arriving in town just as the sun is rising over The Thames. There’s a perfect view downriver to Tower Bridge…

  • Travel

    Wonderful Rome

    I had a wonderful time in Rome. After the boys finished the cycle, we had Saturday night, and full days on Sunday and Monday, so we made the most of them. We…

  • Travel

    Ciao Roma

    The great thing about living near an airport is that you can be from home to through security and eating your breakfast in 45 minutes flat. After a 2 and a half…

  • Live

    Ear hoovering

    Finally @Madgie went off to Rome for the Epic Cycle, and I was home alone for 4 days. I was really looking forward to spending time on my own and doing lots…

  • Travel

    Viva España

    Just back from a wonderful 6 days in Andalucia. I love this area and could happily live there tomorrow. Because Madge is doing the epic cycle from Venice to Rome in 3…

  • Design

    Tattoo – phase 3

    I’ve started the last ‘phase’ of my back/arm piece. The design for the right arm is going to include a gorgeous girl-head, along with a modern take on my Dad’s old heart…

  • Play

    No Man’s Land

    Ages ago we booked tickets for a matinee performance of A Harold Pinter play, called ‘No Man’s Land’. We knew nothing about the play, and booked it purely for the actors. The…