Family life
R and I made another trip to London today, to see the Zurbarán exhibition at the National Gallery. We both enjoyed it – though probably not as much as the Guardian’s art critic Jonathan Jones, who gave it a five … Continued
Normal service
We only had a short time with the Boy Wonder this morning before his mother arrived to collect him, and as we knew that his two-hour car journey was going to lead straight into the sugarfest of an organised Halloween … Continued
Dragonfly Notspot
This morning I started my road trip at RSPB Newport Wetlands, a reserve I’d never visited before. It’s a former industrial site at the mouth of the River Usk, with good walks through woodland and between the extensive reed beds, … Continued
Gull season
R had an appointment in Stratford this morning, and I tagged along so as to avoid all the work waiting for me at home. I didn’t get where I am today by being diligent. While R was busy I went … Continued
