In these tough times, I've managed at least to work on my craft a bit more. Some of it, however, is of course staring out of the window, trying to tie together the character motivations and backgrounds and . The usual writer stuff. Out of that comes some sunshine. In this case, it's wondering about … Continue reading NEW: For Alexander (Henry Sterling Grieves)
Protein Millionaires Bars – a Review
In my spare time, I have been crafting more treats and have been inspired by some recipes on the Missfits protein powder site, notably the imitations of millionaire shortbread, that delectable and moreish treat of layers of shortbread, caramel and chocolate. It's a treat that I love but that I cannot have, thanks to its … Continue reading Protein Millionaires Bars – a Review
Word of the Week: pulchritudinous
It's not as if I don't come across new words all that often; I like to think I read enough variety that I should be coming across new words on a frequent basis, but more often than not, the beautiful words I come across are those of which I already have a knowledge. Or vice … Continue reading Word of the Week: pulchritudinous
My Experience At Being Self-Employed
In the past, when I thought of being self-employed as a career, I had something different in my head to the reality. Not for the purpose of naivety. I just didn't have an idea, just like every child has a different idea. But it wasn't something tangible – I didn't have a set idea of … Continue reading My Experience At Being Self-Employed
A Case Of Mutual Resignation
It's Boxing Day 2018 and I have just come home from my third interview of the week. As I wrap up warm on the sofa, my phone rings. It's the internal hiring manager from the third of the interviews. "It's good news," she says, "they want to give you the job." Relief surges through me; … Continue reading A Case Of Mutual Resignation
Enter The Asylum
Enter the Asylum I never ever manage to make accurate record of my sojourn to the Asylum Steampunk Festival, because there is simply too much to see and do that I would be able to jot it all down for a post. If I had the time to go into it in all detail, I … Continue reading Enter The Asylum
Have You Made Banana Pancakes?
Have you made banana pancakes? Not pancakes topped with bananas and maple syrup, a la the traditional topping recipe; no, these are pancakes made put of banana as their base. Completely gluten free and I'm sure you could make them vegan by replacing the egg with ground flax and water. (I am in no way … Continue reading Have You Made Banana Pancakes?
Silence – But Not By My Fault
My fair greetings to the world! What an absence it has been and I certainly plan to explain all that – but as per the title I stand that it was not my fault. I had a laptop failure a few months ago – I am currently taking this down on The Husband’s, which in … Continue reading Silence – But Not By My Fault
A Little Bit of Alice
Sorry I've not been around much! I've not got much of an update as the case. Life is life, and mine is hardly interesting. Instead, I'd prefer to introduce you to one of my favourite musicians: Alice's Night Circus. Taking her inspiration from Victorian aesthetic and Alice in Wonderland as well as costuming and film, … Continue reading A Little Bit of Alice
Made it Through the Dark
To think that it was only a couple of weeks ago that I posted another photo from this same location on Acomb's Hobmoor in near-darkness. I've been walking this same route once a week for the past seven months and it hit me this week: I remember when I walked this in the heat of … Continue reading Made it Through the Dark
