Finished watching the first series of Game of Thrones, and now I’m starting to re-read the whole series from the start, which should take me at least until the second series comes out on DVD, if not longer, especially if (as at the moment) I have to read with one eye ( Read more... )

The combination of autumnal weather and not much to do seems to have addled my brain a little. Yesterday I slobbed around watching DVDs (The Mummy and several Doctor Whos, followed by Children of Men on telly) and crocheting sunflower squares obsessively. Today I slept late and had a very complicated dream which involved my chasing John Hannah ( Read more... )

Yesterday's curse lifted itself nicely today, public transport behaved itself, and I got to the V&A without mishap, to see the new theatre and performing arts gallery. After a nice lunch, of course. The museum is still busily reorganising the first floor, with the new gallery where the old textile collection used to be (I think); the textile ( Read more... )

Rather a horrible Sunday - grey and very wet, with what I suppose is much-needed rain. I got up, had breakfast, then felt so fed up I went back to bed, and spent the rest of the day cursing my leg and feeling very sorry for myself. I think the latest problem is just due to the unaccustomed exercises, and will (I hope) clear up when I've rested ( Read more... )