It’s been a somewhat frustrating and sometimes annoying day today. I had taken half a day’s leave yesterday and today – and while yesterday was enjoyable as I came home and had a little nap before trotting out for coffee and cake, this afternoon was less relaxing. I had lunch out with some friends and […]

It was a perfect winter’s morning on Sunday and we took the opportunity of some spare time to go walking at the beach. As usual the water was glittering and the sky a brilliant blue. It’s astonishing though, how quickly Bargara is being ruined by the construction of high rise apartments. They’re all concrete block, […]

It was a perfect winter’s morning on Sunday and we took the opportunity of some spare time to go walking at the beach. As usual the water was glittering and the sky a brilliant blue. It’s astonishing though, how quickly Bargara is being ruined by the construction of high rise apartments. They’re all concrete block, […]

It’s the luxury of mid-term vacation here this week which means no students and no classes. So I am taking advantage of this little oasis in time to get stuck into some of my more pressing research projects. I spent the morning writing up some ideas for the presentation on September 5 with Anne. And […]

It’s the luxury of mid-term vacation here this week which means no students and no classes. So I am taking advantage of this little oasis in time to get stuck into some of my more pressing research projects. I spent the morning writing up some ideas for the presentation on September 5 with Anne. And […]

Another long afternoon at rehearsal yesterday. It didn’t end up being the full run that had been planned. Rather, we spent the time going over certain scenes and fixing up lots of little details. I have finally been banished to the pit and have started playing the real piano. It’s bit of shock to the […]

Way back in May I bought a punnet of delphiniums on an impulse. . They’re either terrifically slow bloomers or I planted them in the wrong place or this just isn’t the climate for them. Whatever, finally in the last week one has sprung up with a flower. So blue!

Way back in May I bought a punnet of delphiniums on an impulse. . They’re either terrifically slow bloomers or I planted them in the wrong place or this just isn’t the climate for them. Whatever, finally in the last week one has sprung up with a flower. So blue!

Well of course all week it’s been Olympics.Saturday and Sunday: Two days of rather boring telecasts. Beach volleyball has a real lack of energy. I think it’s because once the ball hits the sand it’s dead, no bouncing, no nothing. Similarly dull viewing with badminton (same problem as beach volleyball) and soccer – so frustrating […]

Well of course all week it’s been Olympics.Saturday and Sunday: Two days of rather boring telecasts. Beach volleyball has a real lack of energy. I think it’s because once the ball hits the sand it’s dead, no bouncing, no nothing. Similarly dull viewing with badminton (same problem as beach volleyball) and soccer – so frustrating […]