Monthly Archives: February 2009
The Tenacious One
As a closing activity on the first day of our antenatal course, the teacher asked us all to say what characteristic of our partner we hoped our child would have. I think I said Pete’s charm. Pete said my persistence. … Continue reading
The Simple Yet Effective Shawl
Some time ago, the elegant Lady P alerted the world to a knitting pattern for a shawl such as might be worn by a character in Pride & Prejudice. I read the pattern and thought, that looks easy; I could … Continue reading
The Funky Philosopher’s Stone
This is a companion piece to a similarly-themed article on Pete’s site which, all things being equal, should be published at roughly the same time. This stunt is certainly introducing me to things I would not otherwise have listened to, … Continue reading
There is snow
There is snow in the night, and the south-east comes to a standstill, apart from internet traffic, which goes all flaky. Pete can’t get to the office because I claimed the car so I didn’t have to cycle down to … Continue reading