Another hard-working postie

As a teacher, I couldn't have favourites (although there are definitely students I remember more than others). Now I am allowed to have favourite interviewees.

One such is Jon Swatton from Swindon. Always a pleasure to interview and could not be more helpful.

Is spring in the air in SE1?

Trees about to be planted in the shadow of millionaires' apartments.


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Going mobile

In the hope that this works and blogging becomes easier!


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Location:Old Park Road,Hitchin,United Kingdom

Edinburgh - a quiet night out

Brief, but pleasant evening.

I love Hitchin - people CARE

We had a bit of a weekend, with a number of people being injured while trying to protect ordinary people on a night out. Next weekend promises to redress the balance.

A beautiful day atop Tate Modern

Gorgeous weather on the members' terrace at Tate Modern. February business meeting with lunch, sunglasses and no coat.

This is the life!

Getting ahead of my accounts etc

Having paid my tax at the end of January and now starting to feel a little more human after the car crash etc, I'm getting on top of work and accounts. My office looks - literally - as if a bomb has gone off. What started as sorted piles has become a bit of a mess, but I have managed to send stuff to a charity shop, so it's heading in the right direction.

Bad news in Hitchin

Last night saw an awful fight in Hitchin town centre. Thankfully rare but sadly very violent. Somehow worse when violence is directed against those trying to protect us.

Brief appearance at a party

Very brief ... First time properly 'out' in five weeks. Not sure it was a good idea. Couldn't drink. Had to avoid people inc ase they bumped my shoulder, which someone then did ON PURPOSE!

Flowers from my children

Valentine's Day silence

That is all.

New homes? New blog

We need thousands of new homes. Where should they be built? As someone with a building site opposite my home, I'm all for progress as long as everyone takes part in the consultation.

Writing project changes direction

A new collaborative project took a change of direction today and it's all positive.

Snowing ... again

It's what was forecast, but persistent snow this morning is causing slush everywhere.

Independent or important business? Both?

Struggling with the concept of independent shopping always being the answer. I worry about Waterstone's going the way of HMV. Hope they can keep selling books on the high street. I love our local Hitchin book shop, but torn between loyalties.

Surprise brunch with friends

Lovely, lovely, lovely. Time spent with Malcolm, Sunny and a blue cheese omelette.

Another heart-warmer

Another ex-postie helped by Rowland Hill Fund. Great writing about these people.

Les Mis: better than expected

Really did not want to go to see Les Miserables, but really enjoyed it in the end. And want my hair like this again. Time to revisit Neil in Stevenage. Not as swanky as Grey's in Hitchin, but think he'll do it right.

Bored with this now ...

Broken bones are no fun. Who knew?

Book Club - and I'm not leading it

For the first time, I went to a Book Club tonight, discussed a book and said less than anyone else. Lovely!

Rhythms cancelled for 2013

No Rhythms of the World for 2013. What shall I do in July?

Going out ... or rather, not going out

Since November 7, I could probably count on the fingers of two hands (if not one) the number of times I have 'gone out'. It's been horrible, stuck in feeling lonely and sorry for myself. I keep trying to motivate myself to pull myself together but it's not always easy or, indeed, possible.

A good friend of mine celebrated his 50th yesterday and I had really wanted to go. Just could not face struggling into party clothes and putting a face on.

I have to beat this thing, but I equally have to mend my arm, so I guess that has to come first. Wish it would happen more quickly!

Meeting up with good friends

Just what I needed today - two hours with friends, two pots of green tea and a banoffee waffle from Just Desserts!

Definitely over-done it this week

The stress of the vandalism and a lot of work this week means my arm is really painful tonight. This weekend will be mainly about rest.