December 2006
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Read these blogs!
Posted by Suzi on 19 Dec 2006 | Tagged as: Blog post
I’ve just read an article by Neil Baker and consequently checked out his blog and an amazing blog from Iraq. Vist Neil’s blog and Zeyad’s blog. It is very exciting to see what people write given a bit of free publication. In his article in ‘Society Matters’ Neil asks whether blogging could lead to a media democratization. He is somewhat pessimistic in his answer but raises some interesting points. It seems highly likely that blogging could revolutionise media if South Korea is anything to go by.
Days before Xmas
Posted by Suzi on 18 Dec 2006 | Tagged as: Blog post
Last day at work today! Looking forward to holiday fun and relaxation. I spent the weekend in Felixstowe attending an engagement party and looking at the sea. We stayed in a sweet little guest house with alleged sea views. Spent last night trying to cheer a friend up. It didn’t work but I managed to paint a couple of pictures that some poor family member will probably get for Xmas.
To check out Keyvan’s latest work (and political commentary) click here
Psychology
Posted by Suzi on 14 Dec 2006 | Tagged as: Blog post
Starting an Open University Psychology course at the end of January. I’m very excited because all the course books have arrived already. Then OU seems to have a very sensible approach to teaching. They tell you how to write essays, how to read actively and assume that you’re interested in your chosen subject. So different from the university education I’ve encountered thus far!!
I’ve spent a very pleasant evening tucked up in bed watching the Daria movies and painting pictures. This is the life!
Norma Rae
Posted by Suzi on 09 Dec 2006 | Tagged as: Film
I watched Norma Rae the other day. It’s partly based on the life of Crystal Lee Sutton, a hardworking textile worker who helped to unionise the J. P Stevens factory she worked in. It’s a good film not least because it’s based on real people. The part where Norma Rae stands on table holding up a piece of card with the word union until she is taken away by the police, really happened to Crystal Lee Sutton. The film highlights the problems people face unionising their places of work and is a ‘must-watch’ for anyone who talks about the concept of ‘cheap labour’ as something acceptable.
Art
Posted by Suzi on 03 Dec 2006 | Tagged as: Art
The exhibition was actually really good and well worth a visit, although the bouncers on the door may be a bit off putting! Some of the work was really interesting - there was a model of a small boy with an amputated leg gazing into a vending machine which held proteolytic limbs that could be purchased for an in affordable fee. It is very moving and distressing but of course very necessary. It is everything that isn’t in in the Tate Modern but should be. It is achieves everything that the 3 legged chair in Geneva doesn’t.
Crazy mixed up world
Posted by Suzi on 03 Dec 2006 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
It’s a beautiful sunny day outside and I haven’t left the house yet to find out how cold it is - so all in all it’s rather perfect! Keyvan and I are planning to go and see the work by Banksy and other artists that’s displayed on Oxford Street. The exhibition is entitled ‘Santa’s Ghetto’. Will tell all later. I’ve been watching a video about the Toxteth race riots this morning - very interesting and sad. It’s hard to imagine that in the year I was born people were rioting in 40 cities across Britain. It’s even stranger to think that there were race riots in England in 2001 and France and Australia in 2005. It’s a crazy mixed up world.
Golden light falling on old Oxford
Posted by Suzi on 02 Dec 2006 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
Visited Oxford today with Keyvan and his friend Mary. The light in the afternoon was perfect and golden, making photo taking a delight! We wandered down to the river before it got dark and saw a heron - which made me very excited! It wasn’t shy at all! Picture coming soon! We’ve just got back after a tiring journey on the Oxford Tube, which was full to brim with jabbering students!
Tomorrow I will start work on preparing a lesson on the Bradford Race Riots so if anyone has any good links - let me know!
New happenings and future dreams
Posted by Suzi on 02 Dec 2006 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
I’ve just discovered Brian Piltin and Tramp Star! It’s got such a familiar sound - does anyone know what it’s reminding me of?
I’m in London again, another week at work has flown by and I’m a little older. It’s been another busy week and those days of blogging daily have disappeared with the ink on my contract! Despite working I managed to meet up with Russell after months and we chatted about old times, new happenings and future dreams. Hoping to go and see lots of free things in London tomorrow!