Mobile Cinema
I’ve just arrived home after The Other Andrew and I went to the closing night of this year’s Sydney Film Festival. It’s been a busy few weeks for me with … Read the rest “Mobile Cinema”
My Blogs
Since 2002, I’ve been writing here about life, the universe, and everything. My interests include genealogy, history, and the arts. More recently, since July 2023 I’ve been writing about my experiences as a below-the-right-knee amputee.
My Latest Purchase
A few weeks back I imagined myself in some dodgy internet cafe in Stockholm. I imagined myself walking around the backstreets of Gamla Stan, trying to find somewhere to … Read the rest “My Latest Purchase”
Min Favoriter
As I prepare for my big European trip, I thought I’d share with you clips of my recent (last year or so) favourite Swedish pop songs. Two are in English, … Read the rest “Min Favoriter”
13-Pin Bowling
My mother always said that you should never put a pair shoes on a table, as there would inevitably be an argument. “It was the same in my family”, my … Read the rest “13-Pin Bowling”
Swedish Diaspora
We had our final Swedish class tonight (in the current series) and I feel a little bit sad. Although it’s sometimes been quite hard – especially some of the grammar … Read the rest “Swedish Diaspora”
Quieter Weekend
It’s Sunday night and I’ve just turned off Fox News. Hillary has conceded and the panel of commentators are now examining the entrails. They’re not saying anything particularly interesting … Read the rest “Quieter Weekend”