In which I notice that rachel2205 has slipped down a place since last time I did this; that drowned_books, cloud_less, and declension have too many identies; and that I was expecting snugglebunnyjm and nevers to be further up the table…

I wrote over 700 words yesterday, and am now tantalisingly close to finishing chapter three of Blood & Fire. Today, with a storm raging in the past and my protagonists wondering what the hell is happening, I find myself procrastinating…

It’s snugglebunnyjm‘s birthday today, so all together now, lets sing… [ have a walk in central park, and if you can find some, kick some leaves… ^__^ ]

There are 90mph winds (well gusts at least) blowing outside the house. I am snuggled, all warm and cozy within, and have just watched Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. I started to watch it at Christmas with my parents,…

Your EQ is 100 50 or less: Thanks for answering honestly. Now get yourself a shrink, quick! 51-70: When it comes to understanding human emotions, you’d have better luck understanding Chinese. 71-90: You’ve got more emotional intelligence than the average…

First Annual LiveJournal Rabbit Hole Day … will be 27 January, in honor of Lewis Carrol’s birthday!

A friend asked me today if I was alright because I was awfully quiet. It got me thinking. As far as I was aware I was good – happy in fact. I was also busy today, but not stressful busy….

Just before 5 o’clock I pulled into the estate where I live, and the thought occurred to me, that it was darker than usual – then I realised – no street lighting. No house lighting either. A power cut. To…

Thinking back to this time last year, I think I’ve done pretty well. My main to new years resolutions were: x To do what I want to do (or rather to not do what I don’t want to do), and:…

New Year was a quiet affair this year – just me, me Mum and me Dad, Barney (dog), and Bramble and Pepper (cats) – and to be honest, that’s the way I like it. ^__^ I’ve never really been one…

Christmas was good. Quiet, but good. After a cold and grey Eve, the day itself started with a thick, icy frost and clear skies and bright sunshine. AfterI had delved into my stocking and opened the little presents from Father…

I went to see the new film version of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera last night. I love this musical – it is one of his best, and certainly the last good work that he has done;…

It’s become an annual event for us – a magical way of bringing forth the festive season. Salisbury is an attractive city on the most ordinary of days; at Christmas it shines supreme with modest, yet beautiful twinkling white lights…

I don’t think Pepper is really aware yet of what lies before him tomorrow when *the carry cage* comes out of the cupboard, although he has been lifting his head from feigning slumber to lift his eyes and cast suspicious…

After yesterday’s success at self-portraiture, I thought I’d give it the family portrait of my brother and his family one final go. I’m much, much happier with the results. Go Thomas! Go Thomas!

I’ve previously talked about the 2004 Griswold Illuminations Prize. This year’s entry is such a sure fire winner I felt it necessary to give you the extended edition of the display. See how they’ve got their neighbours in on it…

I’ve been making chocolates this morning, getting my fingers covered in brandy-chocolate truffle mixture. During this the computer was perched on the armchair where Pepper likes to sleep. Which has meant that he had to find another place to curl…