Tag Archives: Personal

I Didn’t Know That You Cared

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Karie

Casa Bookish was hit by runny noses and sore throats this week. The affliction resulted in two things: a lot of books being read and some impromptu dress-making. The dress in question is still a work in progress. It’s based … Continue reading →

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In My Arms

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Karie

My first birthday present was given to me today by David (a day early!). I was so thrilled when I realised it was a ticket to see Mr Rufus Wainwright live later this year. I have seen Rufus on three … Continue reading →

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She Comes Scattered

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Karie

Just a little peek of my just-off-the-blocking-board shawl. It’s beautiful, it’s warm and it’s mine. Sorry. I notice how my projects travel by colour. I had a green phase last spring/summer, then recently I have knitted a lot of blue-ish … Continue reading →

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Turning It Around

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Karie

I am very bad at receiving compliments, but am very good at taking criticisms to heart. Yesterday I was called something Not Very Nice by a random passer-by at my workplace. It was completely out of order, had no basis … Continue reading →

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Still Waters

Posted on January 10, 2010 by Karie

Yes, it continues to be cold. The novelty of snow has long worn off. My sole source of weather-related amusement is the media who insist 60,000 people will die in the Big Freeze, the British Army is being set in … Continue reading →

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Swings & Roundabouts

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Karie

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 →

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Work As If You Live in the Early Days of a Better Nation

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Karie

I do not know how many of you have read Alasdair Gray’s excellent dystopian novel, Lanark: a Life in Four Books? It takes place partly in Glasgow and partly in an imaginary Glasgow, known as Unthank. In Unthank the characters … Continue reading →

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The Reading Survey

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Karie

15. What is the most difficult book you’ve ever read? This is being written whilst I’m gritting my teeth: Ben Marcus’ The Age of Wire and String. It’s a very, very short novel. I spent a month reading it. Then … Continue reading →

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Self Portrait With Dark Felt Hat

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Karie

.. one Halloween costume down, one to go. Other Half is currently trying to consider whether or not to stab the ear with a palette knife or not. Oh, decisions…

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Knit A Poem

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Karie

Knitting and poetry are more similar than they might first appear, she added, with poet laureate Carol Ann Duffy partial to an occasional knit, and the Society’s president Jo Shapcott, Seamus Heaney and Emily Dickinson all authors of poems featuring … Continue reading →

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