Two in a Row

September 27, 2010September 27, 2010 Writing The Long Way Around

Social Faux Pas number 1: Me: Are you the chap I need to see about getting blue roll from stores? Construction Guy: No. That’s Ian M: Which one is Ian? The younger one? CG: Thanks a lot. Well, yes Ian is a couple of years younger than me. M: *fumbles* I didn’t mean…so who are you? CG: Well they call me Thunder. M: *?* M: Is Ian the taller one? CG: So I am short and old to you then? M: It’s ok. I’m not desperate for the blue roll. Social faux pas number 2: Me: Oh you’re not together? … Continue reading Two in a Row

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Without a Hitch

September 23, 2010 Writing The Long Way Around

A nice little trip down memory lane: The Three Investigators I absolutely loved these books and wanted, with my whole heart, to live in the cleverly constructed gang HeadQuarters in the salvage yard. I still do. Continue reading Without a Hitch

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A Perfect Reading Environment

September 18, 2010 Writing The Long Way Around

Me and my enormous pile of books to read are packed and ready to move into the Villa. Who should I speak to about paying? And I am going to need a boy to carry books and pour drinks. Maybe two. La Residencia Continue reading A Perfect Reading Environment

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One day, will all e-books will look like this?

September 17, 2010 Writing The Long Way Around

I discovered this today and although I am still playing and looking around, I think I really love it. 420 characters The chap is called Lou Beach and his artwork can be found at Lou Beach.com Continue reading One day, will all e-books will look like this?

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Currently Reading…

September 16, 2010September 17, 2010 Writing The Long Way Around

I have never understood cheating and have always applauded monogamy. One at a time I say; unless of course he has a brother or is a member of a team. This one-on-one habit also extends to my reading. Not for me the Sam Kelly approach of a different book for a different room or mode of transport, although I am impressed by her stamina and ability to remember everyone’s name. Since starting my MA, I have read far less than usual, a condition I attribute to being overwhelmed by the realisation of just how much I still have to read … Continue reading Currently Reading…