There has been a distinct lack of creativity in my life recently. Well, by that I mean 'official' creativity - the kind that makes m...

My Sam died today. I had to call the vet out to put him to sleep. He had been suffering from muscle weakness and arthritis for a long time b...

Yeah! We have snow. Just a smattering, and all on the hills, but snow all the same. Pity I've had flu this week. It means I can't go...

I have just heard that two friends of my family and mine have been found dead in their home. This is a tragedy I never expected to hear. It ...

Why is it that when I want to create a new piece of work I hit a brick wall? Not literally, you understand. It's that white piece of pap...

So it is the New Year. Last year was a pig. In fact the last 18 months have been a pig. However, 2006 went out with a crash and a bang, as I...

Festive greetings to you all. I can't believe the holiday is over. It seemed to be upon me before I realised. I don't do New Year. I...

I have been dancing with silk paints recently. Well, not literally 'dancing' - the paints are a bit lacking in the leg department. M...

I was reading the Creative Chatter blog today ( www.creativechatter.blogspot.com ) and came across a piece about following your bliss. It wa...

Another frosty morning but the strange thing is that the dandelions and dead nettles are still flowering. The seasons are very strange now. ...