Author Archives: Suzi

As I was going to St Ives

Lucy and I had great fun today. After spending too long in the pub on Friday with Louise, Lesley and Tony we decided to get fit, get healthy and get walking. Today we would ramble with the Walk Cambridge group … Continue reading

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Art for sale

So I have decided to be brave and put some of my art work up for sale. You can see it here. No! Don’t laugh!

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A super Sunday

There is nothing as good as a lie-in especially if you’ve just worked a six day week. After such a sleepy start to the day you can’t really be expected to leave the house much before 2pm and several cups … Continue reading

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A dreamy mild November

It’s been a remarkably mild November. The fireworks on Midsummer Common on the 5th were of course lovely. Kate and I avoided the crowds quite successfully and still got a super view. We even managed to get a drink, though … Continue reading

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Kettle’s Yard and the Fitzwilliam – Riley, Vermeer and Redouté

There is a super Bridget Riley exhibition on at Kettle’s Yard – be warned your head will be spinning! Kettle’s Yard is the place to be as term has started again there are the usual lunchtime concerts to look forward … Continue reading

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Anglesey Abbey and a real working water mill

Thomas came to visit me today and we drove out to Anglesey Abbey. As the name suggests the area was originally the site of a priory that was established in the C12th. Almost 65 years after the Dissolution of the … Continue reading

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Bl1p

Was chuffed to see that Bl1p has put my poem up on their site. Thanks guys

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Dimitrios Pandermalis talking about the new Acropolis Museum

Yesterday evening I went to the Mill Lane Lecture Rooms to attend the Severis Lecture about the new Acropolis Museum. Professor Dimitrios Pandermalis treated us to a informative and witty overview of the planning and construction of the museum. Designed … Continue reading

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Susan Alison – White Lies and Custard Creams

Browsing on Amazon and what did I find at number 5 in the best seller’s list – only Susan Alison’s book – White Lies and Custard Creams. Glad to see she’s doing so well. Of course I one-clicked it immediately … Continue reading

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Food for free

Apple season is upon us and yes I have been scrumping and yes my kitchen is now full of apples. All going brown! In fact I can’t believe I’m wasting time writing this and not getting on with making hundreds … Continue reading

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