I guess I shouldn’t really be surprised that I haven’t had the time to write anything, but I’ve written lots of entries in my head that were stunning and sparkling in their humour and insight.. but I’ve forgotten what they were now, so it’s back to the usual drudge. I should mention that that last […]

Just an entry in loving memory of my Dad, who passed away this morning, after a prolonged illness from cancer. He taught and inspired me to think technically, to try (almost) anything once, and to do absolutely everything to the best of one’s ability. Rest in peace. He has gone home.

Phew-ee – babies are hard work, and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Ben has been having trial days at nursery, and so picked up the expected cold, so has a very runny nose. His upper central and lateral incisors are also coming through, which has turned him into a total grump for the last […]

Oh yes, saw Lost in Translation too over the weekend. What a strange film, in a vaugely endearing way. Thing that most surprised me was how un-glamorous Scarlett Johansson is in it. I’ve not seen her in anything else, so have no baseline comparison, but her looks weren’t really what I was expecting. Will consider […]

Had a very exciting weekend, when I was stung (twice) by a wasp. I know that this normally wouldn’t classify as exciting, but I’ve never been stung by a wasp before! My mum has anaphylaxis to wasp stings, and I’ve always been worried the same thing might happen to me.. It’s not meant to be […]

Great website – Animals on the Underground, basically making pictures of animals out of the tube map. Also, for those that are interested, getting a replacement mirror made by Knaresborough Glass, who seem like a really good organisation – they do made to measure with a 24hr turn-around, and were dead friendly on the phone. […]

Phew – got into work, couple of minutes to catch my breath before the day starts in earnest. Had a big shock last night – our bathroom mirror fell off the wall, and (sort of) shattered on the floor. It’s a substational affair – 60x80cm, so made quite a crash! Actually it had some amazingly […]

Shoulda said – also managed to catch Spidey 2 recently. It rocks. Review when I have a tick.

Quickie – found out that the next Star Wars film is titled Revenge of the Sith. It is my opinion that the titles of the three prequels have failed to inspire, but I haven’t really thought about coming up with anything better, so I guess I shouldn’t say too much. Anyway, May next year (2005) […]

Well, it’s official – I am now Dr Handley. Got my bit of paper on Friday morning, and got to dress up in a fancy gown and hat! I know it’s all a very serious matter and all that, but it is a bit silly – doffing hats left right and centre, processing up the […]