I have a soft spot for brutalist architecture. I know it’s not everybody’s cup of tea but I prefer that a designer has tried something different and innovative with new materials rather than try and replicate the past on…
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I’ve not seen the film Crossing Delancey since I put ye olde video casette recorder out to pasture many years ago. It was my go to comfort film; whenever I was off work sick and stuck alone in my…
The nights are drawing in – no more endless evenings or 10pm twilights. Whilst I might be a night owl I do miss the daylight when it’s not there – I’m definitely going to try and make the most…
I was literally enjoying the fruits of my labours yesterday – in that I was picking and eating a lot of apples from the garden. Believe it or not this is the after picture, plus there’s another tree! Looking…
I’m going to show my age now and admit to remembering a time when supermarkets didn’t really go in for stocking huge quantities of milk or dairy products, everyone had their milk delivered to the door. Everyone. You paid…
Last week I had my eyes tested and was informed by a handsome, Irish optician that yes, I needed glasses. I’m alright when things are far away from me but it’s all getting a bit Mr Magoo close up.…
There are at least 101 things that need doing at home, but when it’s a Sunday and the sun is shining then the only civilised thing to do is pack up a picnic and head out to the seaside/countryside……
In Southampton, all the local seasidey places are quite urban and bleak in a 1980s USSR sort of way. Brutalist. Terminal. This is ok though, I like this. I like the juxtaposition. You won’t find many (or any) tourists…
When it’s only light during the hours you’re stuck at work in the office, some relief can be gained (if you have a photography itch that can’t be scratched) by engaging in a little light Photoshop processing. Either that…
Happy new year! I can’t believe that today is my last proper day off work and that after the weekend it’s ‘business as usual’, quite literally (only with sub-zero temperatures and no chocolate).…