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Monthly Archives: December 2009
Something about Authors Unexpressed
Brief thought after having watch an hour-long interview with AS Byatt on BBC4: Have the authors whose books I really enjoy shaped who I am as a person, or am I drawn to these writers because of the way I … Continue reading
I Made This
I could have given you another photo of fog, fog, fog but one is enough, right? So, let’s look at luscious handmade stuff instead. First up is my new hat, the Cairnhill Tam. I don’t really suit hats, alas, but … Continue reading
Fog of a December Afternoon
Among the smoke and fog of a December afternoon You have the scene arrange itself—as it will seem todo— With “I have saved this afternoon for you”; And four wax candles in the darkened room Four rings of light upon … Continue reading
In Kansas City With My Favourite Tattoo
On Tuesday, northern Norway experienced a strange light show. No, the photo you see on your left is not a Photoshopped image. It is the real deal. But what caused this bizarre phenomenon? Bad Astronomy can tell you (incidentally, if … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Craft, Film, Literature, Science
Tagged books, Crafty, Film, geek, science fiction, tattoos
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Stranded
Question: if you were home alone on a cold winter evening, what would you do? My answer: look at the photo. I’m sitting in front of the computer, surfing various sites and occasionally picking up my new project to knit … Continue reading
Posted in Purls
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Swings & Roundabouts
Maybe it is the festive season, maybe it is the constant news coverage of the climate conference, but I am homesick. I have lived in Glasgow well over three years now and I have settled reasonably well, but even so … Continue reading
Bulletpoints
A few brief links: Why not visit Pompeii from the comfort of your own home? The ruins of Pompeii are now available on Google Street View. This is absolutely lovely: Flare, a wind-sensitive electronic dress. “As the wind gently caresses … Continue reading
On A Day Like This
On a day like this, you just want to curl up on your sofa with a mug of hot tea, some tea biscuits and some knitting. Unfortunately I had to go outside. On the left, behind those trees, you’d find … Continue reading
Counting the Days
This entry’s by request.. Starting on the fourth Sunday before Christmas, Danes will open so-called “advent presents” and light a candle in their advent krans (I have not made an advent krans since the year one caught fire in my … Continue reading
Posted in Denmark, Personal, Popular Culture
Tagged Denmark, family, jul, traditions, xmas, youtube
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A Cold Coming We Had Of It
We live in a typical Glasgow tenement building (red sandstone; built prior to 1919; quite similar to this photo). Most of the time I love living here: the buildings are delightfully late Victorian, we have a bay window which lets … Continue reading
