Belgium explained
Today I read the best explanation of Belgium history and politics EVER. No really, the author explains the whole complex issue using TOYS and VEGETABLES. Intrigued? I thought so. Here’s the link…
Writing
best quote ever
Imogen delighted them with her neat housewifery, assisting them in preparing their supper; for though it is not the custom now for young women of high birth to understand cookery, it was then, and Imogen excelled in this useful art From Charles and Mary Lamb’s Tales from Shakespeare childrens’ book, 1807
big achievement
Today I had a big meeting at work. Huge. About 100 people. Mostly crazy experts and intimidating government officials. I knew there were a few issues I needed to keep on the agenda on behalf of the NGOs I work with, but walking into that room I felt about a foot tall. And since I…
Let it snow!
Last week I berated my uncle for eating mince pies before December. I blame this scrooge-like tendency on my parents who refuse to buy a Christmas tree more than five days before Christmas and are pulling down the decorations on 1st January (although mum continues to exhibit Duguid-tendencies by buying all presents in September). I…
i am thankful today
for friends. Friends who you will let you come and sleep on their floor in Rotterdam for the night even though you haven’t seen them in four years; who will chat and laugh over a bottle of rose wine into the wee hours, and give you tips on how to stop the cat trying to…
on my mind this week
The fate of General Motors. Not something I would have given a seconds notice six months ago, but having a good friend there suddenly makes it feel personal. Read this blog entry about it and then keep an eye and a prayer on the news… Advent – well, it’s only a few weeks away. I’m…