There is only one other place I have visited where I can say I have truly completed a personal pilgrimage, and that it was exactly how I imagined, and was not disappointed, and that was Oxford. Avignon is quite simply, everything I imagined from my studies, and more. It is refined, it is old. It … Continue reading »
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Ravthlete 2012
Having finished my maillot jaune for Le Tour in a record 20 days for me, I turned my attention to the Ravelympic Ravellenic Games. I entered 3 events. And I have medals for 3 events. Hooray! My lovely Bandana Cowl: My finally(!) finished Kells sock from Janel Laidman’s Sock club (aka Skellig, were finally wrestled … Continue reading »
Yarn Margarita Round #1
These boots are made for walking.
James and I walked Pencarrow Head today. We had the most beautiful view for lunch at the old lighthouse, before descending into what ended up being some 20 metre visibility at times along Fitzroy Bay. All up, it was a 25km day. And it was fantastic. There was mist, and drizzle, dolphins and cormorants. A … Continue reading »
When we arrive, Sons and Daughters…
Things I have learnt today: Freestyle is still not my friend Breaststroke is Don’t go to the supermarket after swimming or the gym. You’ll end up doing crazy things. Like buying breakfast cereal and intending to eat it Vegemite and chippie sandwiches are surprisingly tasty I really need a haircut I’m rather enjoying my wear-a-dress-as-often-as-possible … Continue reading »
A little bit of this, and an little bit of that… my part in the Festival of the Scorpio
What a whirlwind of a couple of weeks! A conference presentation, a birthday, and a drastic change of pace have left me catching my breath and re-prioritising everything again. Where to begin? So some moons ago, 377 or thereabouts, give or take a quarter… after days of waiting, I graced the world with my presence. … Continue reading »
“They started out, beneath the knowledge tree”*
So, after 6 months of waiting, the weekend finally arrived. Shelley and her mum flew down, and we went to the WOW Awards. It was a spectacular Spectacular. An amazingly slick and entertaining production. And when we got the NZ ballet performing to the NZ Opera, I thought I’d died and gone to heaven. It … Continue reading »
What’s in a name?
You may have noticed… I changed this blog’s name. While I’m still artificially mythic, I’m giving a nod to Butler, Morris, More, and Plato and their artificial myths – all fantastic pieces of work. (E)utopias and dystopias have long been a favourite subject of mine, and with the several changes I’m having to make/have made, … Continue reading »
More News from Somewhere…
What a chaotic week. Between being exhausted and having wonderful friends help me fend off the Black Dog, it’s great to be able to put my feet up, savour some lovely roasted veggies, knit and read. (Short stories this time, something I haven’t done in years and the last lot of short stories I read … Continue reading »
My trip to Sydney. Or. How Knitters are still Terrorists.*
I have to rethink my stance on Sydney. After years of preferring Melbourne, I think this city has finally grown on me. Or, at least the northern suburbs and the ‘Gong anyway… I’ll be brief. And write more when I get my thoughts in order. So, I went to Sydney. DrK did a fantastic job … Continue reading »
