Monthly Archives: December 2006

Read these blogs!

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 … Continue reading

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Days before Xmas

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 … Continue reading

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Psychology

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, … Continue reading

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Norma Rae

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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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Crazy mixed up world

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 … Continue reading

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Golden light falling on old Oxford

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 … Continue reading

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New happenings and future dreams

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 … Continue reading

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