Portland Road, W11 The film adaptation of Bridget Jones is twenty! π I remember reading Bridget Jones's Diary when I first moved to London in May 1997. (I first read a portion of it by looking over someone's shoulder on the number 9 bus (Hammersmith to Aldwych) and tracked it down in a branch of … Continue reading Four Fun Things
Yo-yo Ma took his cello along when he went for his second dose of the vaccine. π This NYC apartment - small, but somehow perfect. "Rage is the only language I have left" - not a fun read, but an important one. A pretty dress for Spring.
We watched and highly recommend the Bee Gees documentary on Amazon Prime. The following evening we watched Saturday Night Fever. I read a brilliant essay on Cup of Jo {this is the not-so-fun thing}. I'd like to suggest that you read both the essay and the comments section. The best comment? This: "Be brave for … Continue reading Four Fun {and Not-so-Fun} Things
I'm liking this casual hoodie (but not the price). We're looking forward to the return of Line of Duty on the 21st March - intelligent drama of the highest calibre. This made me laugh. π I'm finally getting around to trying out this recipe from Deb. π (I still miss her blog π¦ )
Tilly loves having her coat blow-dried after she's had a shower. π Tilly has proved that she can literally fall sleep anywhere. I've seen my first crop of snowdrops. The flooded path in the park made for a great reflective photo.
In a Creative Bubble has released their latest Christmas offering and it's fab. π Americast on BBC Sounds is perfect for those of us who want a clearer understanding of American politics. Both Emily Maitlis and John Sopel are brilliant. I may have begun my Christmas shopping and even wrapped a few gifts. I may … Continue reading Four Fun Things
London has enjoyed incredible weather over the last few weeks, which has more than made up for the lack of overseas travel. The availability of an online grocery shopping slot appears to be back to pre-Covid times. Series 1 of Virgin River on Netflix is a sweet and easy watch (recommended by the lovely Melissa). … Continue reading Four Fun Things
Life is worrying, uncertain and constrained just now, but it's not all bad ... Source Commander Scott Kelly spent a year in space and is sharing tips on coping with isolation here. Stunning photos of some of our worldβs great, now-empty spaces. A useful list on interchangeable ingredients (in American English, so we Brits may … Continue reading Four Fun Things | Covid-19
Cup of Jo highlighted Brooklyn's rainbows and we could all do with a few rainbows in our lives right now. Daily walks with Tilly - time to enjoy her attitude to life. Birdsong in West London is now clearly audible thanks to the lack of road traffic, Tube trains and aircraft overhead. Never was memory … Continue reading Four Fun Things
Droughtlander is over - Series 5 of Outlander has begun on Amazon Prime. Research says that having fresh flowers in your home can help to reduce stress and pain. This photo of a newborn baby makes me laugh every single time. Our first overseas trip of the year is booked - a city break during … Continue reading Four Fun Things
