Monthly Archives: August 2009

Not Waving But Drowning

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Suzi

I was just reading Stevie Smith’s poem Not Waving But Drowning. You can hear Stevie Smith talking about and reading the poem on the poetry archive. The poem is a thoughtful comment on the pretence of life and perhaps a … Continue reading →

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Hugs, human voice simulators and totem poles in Cambridge

Posted on August 15, 2009 by Suzi

I was in the Archelology and Anthropology museum the other day and say some fabulous art work tucked away in a corner upstairs. There were some Ceramic Cast Hugs by Bonnie Kemske and a sound and movement device entitled Vox … Continue reading →

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Following in Darwin’s footsteps

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Suzi

The Clipper Stad Amsterdam is leaving port soon and departing on a journey that follows the path of the Beagle to the Galapagos Islands. Find out more here.

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Busy with meetings and exploring the pubs of Cambridge

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Suzi

After a long week at work it was a bit of a relief to have a quiet evening on Friday. Will and Ella came up on Saturday and I got to wander all round Cambridge with them. We popped into … Continue reading →

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