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Monthly Archives: May 2009
A Matter of Life and Death
Dr. George Tiller, a Kansas doctor, was shot today in his local church. Apart from being a family doctor, Dr. Tiller also ran an abortion clinic. He had previously been shot and wounded by a pro-life* activist. His clinic had … Continue reading
Alpaca Punch
There she is, that Ishbel. The shawl blocked out beautifully and post-blocking I only had it in the house for about an hour before sending it across the Atlantic to a friend who needs a big hug. So, yes, I … Continue reading
Yes, Words Matter
BBC has a Poetry Season which means I am watching far more TV than I usually do. So far Gryff Rhys Jones has explored why poetry matters, the Orkney poet George Mackay Brown has had his own programme, and last … Continue reading
Posted in Denmark, Language, Literature, Philosophy
Tagged geek, Literature, love, musings, poetry, politics, texts and words
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Just One Of Those Things
I could listen to him all day (and frequently do if nobody else is around). Just listen to that phrasing.. (I was raised on a diet of Sinatra and ABBA – and Other Half maintains this fact explains my psyche … Continue reading
The Art of Being
After spending the afternoon drawing, laughing and singing at Dr Sketchy’s (brief nudity, beware), it was a bit of a downer heading back onto Glasgow’s streets to find that Rangers winning the football league equalled people heckling other people and … Continue reading
Oh, the Yarn Fumes..
As I am finally getting to the last Ishbel chart, let me round up some of my yarn purchases. First, though, a few comments on knitting Ishbel. It seems every time people are touting a pattern as “really easy” and … Continue reading
A Lovely Land Is Ours
From left to right, going clockwise: Copenhagen pedestrian street (Fiolstræde) with secondhand booksellers, quirky fashion and a Japanese supermarket; typical Danish pedestrian street in Holbæk with parked bikes (and bike helmets); Copenhagen City Hall tower; Mjølnir (Thor’s Hammer) seen at … Continue reading
Posted in Denmark, History, Personal
Tagged culture, Denmark, family, friends, musings, nationality, personal stuff, politics, real life
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Conflicting Emotions
Being back in my native Denmark feels bitter-sweet. On one hand, I’m loving speaking Danish. It’s really, really good seeing my loved ones. I am enjoying simple pleasures taking a walk around the beautiful countryside with its gentle rolling hills and soft … Continue reading
Green Goodness
I’m so ridiculously pleased with my new cardigan (Rav link). I used Berocco Ultra Alpaca in “Pea Soup” and Fearthainn‘s handspun. The idea was to have a garterstitch yoke in handspun wool and then hopefully have enough to incorporate it … Continue reading
