A Strange Week
First, a postscript to my last post. The labelling of my marmalade jars! It's been an odd week. I've struggled to stave off or at least not to succumb to a cold. I thought I had it under control on...Read More
Month: January 2020
Marmalade. I like marmalade*
However, before I tell you about marmalade, I must tell you that I bought a new bike. It's a Boardman and it was on special offer at Halfords in Carrickmines. I'd been thinking about getting a new bike for ages....Read More
Choices
I was just reading an online article about a Finnish initiative to alleviate homelessness that has had huge success. In short, the state provides discounted loans to a Finnish NGO that buys and renovates properties to house those without homes....Read More
Sunflowers
Once you pop you just can't stop! This was in my head and now it's on a can. I'm very pleased with this, especially as, although it was in my head, I had no real idea about how to do...Read More
Daisies on a can
Super-short post this morning just to show you the finished daisy tuna can. I'm quite pleased with this and it's been getting a good reaction on Instagram. I did take care over it, layering the gouache. In watercolours, one seems...Read More
New Year, New Candles
Short post today. I've been working on those tuna cans and looking forward to another candle-making session. It'll take a while but here's one I finished this evening. And here's one I've just started. There's a lot more to do...Read More
ManBearPig
"Half man, half bear, half pig." (Al Gore, South Park, S10, E6) It's the Epiphany. You know, the 12th day of Christmas, the day the Magi arrived with their gifts. Nollaig na mBan. Anyway, whatever. It's time to catch up...Read More
It’s 2020
In a few short weeks I'll be 60. 60! I don't mind and I don't feel nearly 60. I feel about 38 on a good day. On a bad one, maybe 55. Anyway, it's only a number. I have plenty...Read More