p.s. these photos are for MasterM and MissM
to show them that I DID buy special chocolates
but I put them in a SAFE place
and I FORGOT to hand them over.
Wednesday 31 October 2007
Hallowe'en
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Just in case...
or Camellia Japonica, White
I'm sorry about the colour of the picture with text
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Tuesday 30 October 2007
Last Minute Panics
These are the things that they said to me
MissM
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Monday 29 October 2007
A difficult decision
for the pop star image that she wishes to cultivate.
And she decides that this is the one
Because even though it is VULGAR it would impress her brother.
to play colour patterns outside our house.
It is a shame to do things by halves.
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Sunday 28 October 2007
Cauliflowers
I love the cool creamy colour.
The squeaky green leaves with their frilly edges.
The snap of the stems.
The fresh smell.
If only everyone else in the family felt the same way.
When I lay in front of them a bowl of Cauliflower Cheese
with a perfectly browned, crisp top
and a faint smell of bay leaves
they turn their heads away and say in martyred tones:
"Why, why do we ALWAYS have Cauliflower Cheese."
I think I might run away
and set up a community on a Hebridean island
where I could live in harmony with like-minded souls.
On reflection,
it might become a bit boring
worshipping cauliflowers.
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Saturday 27 October 2007
Personal Statement
I wish to apply to your university because my girlfriend will be studying there I believe it offers a challenging and rigorous academic course. I am particularly attracted by the pictures of the Students' Union wide range of courses and the opportunity to pursue my academic interests. I believe that my ability to absorb Sports Trivia analyse and evaluate will be very useful. I have recently read "The Day of the Jackal" by Frederick Forsyth the classic text on the course that I wish to take and it has profoundly influenced my view of the world. My long term ambitition is to do the 300 workout without feeling nauseous take a professional qualification and contribute to society. In my year out I intend to travel to South Africa and have a few beers with my friends take advantage of cross cultural experiences at this exciting moment in history.
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Friday 26 October 2007
Thursday 25 October 2007
MissM knits
the hallowed inner circle of Craft Blogs.
She is wearing a smoky blue velvet waistcoat
Who taught you to knit?
MissM
My mother inspired me.
She said if I wanted fingerless gloves
I could knit them myself.
MrsM
Do you prefer plastic or bamboo needles?
MissM
Well, I am very aware
of the environmental issues that this raises.
Bamboo is degradeable
but over-use can damage the natural habitat of the Panda
and so I prefer
plastic which can be recycled.
MrsM
What is your next project?
MissM
It depends how much wool I have left over.
It might be a beanie hat...
or a tea cosy...
or an egg cosy.
MrsM
What is your long term ambition as a knitter?
MissM
To knit Shreddies.
I need 50 years experience to qualify
and so I knew I had to start now
to give myself that opportunity in the long term.
MrsM
Do you have any plans to move into crochet?
MissM
I'm taking it one step at a time.
MrsM
What does knitting mean to you as a person?
MissM
It shows that I am an independent spirit.
It is important to express your creative individuality
whatever other people say.
You don't want to be a sheep.
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Wednesday 24 October 2007
pause
drop shoulders
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Tuesday 23 October 2007
Birthdays, Birthdays
trapped between sheets and duvet.
I live the day that lies before me
but mostly I worry about birthdays.
About presents and cards and postal strikes.
About cakes and flowers and celebrations.
About forgetting.
At least I don't have to do party bags now.
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Monday 22 October 2007
Happy Birthday to the Lovely MissE
And so now we have olives in our fridge.
We used to be a crisps family
But we are nearly converted.
Not all of us though...
MasterM will do almost anything
to make the Lovely MissE happy
But not even love will make him eat olives.
We wish you a happy, happy day
and a year full of wonderful adventures.
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Sunday 21 October 2007
Close Supervision
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Saturday 20 October 2007
Coming Up Smelling of Roses
South Africa v New Zealand
MrM was very, very excited.
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Friday 19 October 2007
Time Passes
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Thursday 18 October 2007
Autumn Collection
This will face up to cold nights and foggy mornings;
sunshine and driving rain.
The cyclamen which look so delicate on their slender stalks
love the changeable autumn weather
and the silvery heart shaped leaves bring pleasure
even after the flowers have finished.
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Wednesday 17 October 2007
Facing Up To The Future
I feel ready to take this next step
For the first twenty years of my marriage
I attempted to recreate this perfect relationship
by buying identical but younger models
but they did not have the same smooth action.
I went through a period of denial
and just cooked pasta and rice
but then I understood
that the halcyon days were gone for good
and I had to face up to the future.
I tried the 'bigger is better' model
but discovered that size is not everything.
And then there was a brief phase
where I toyed with an ergonomic model
but the peel just got stuck in the blade.
And then, on Monday, I saw this model in the supermarket.
I'm not naive but I did feel that glimmer of hope
that this could be 'the one'.
I have had too many disappointments
to commit myself quickly
but I feel optimistic that it could be
the beginning of a long term relationship.
It is an important moment in my life
and I am glad that I was able to share it with you.
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Tuesday 16 October 2007
People Watching
.
if you sit and contemplate
You feel less inclined to eat the chocolate mousse.
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