Having been surprised by an invite to join some friends this evening to see Quartet at the Cheltenham Everyman Theatre I’m delighted to say I was not disappointed. The lighthearted and joyous delivery of this show performed with beautifully on point comic timing and some beautiful one liners thrown with stunning comic confidence – from…
Having never considered myself particularly interested in architecture other than to go “oooh that’s pretty!” I decided to take a river-boat-cruise about architecture during my stay here in Chicago. I was so glad I chose to go, it was gorgeous, seeing way they call the ‘canyon’ if skyscrapers from a different perspective with an enthusiast’s…
I had a wonderful day yesterday at the art institute off Michigan Avenue, you really could lose yourself for days in this wonderful place, with rooms and corridors full of wonderful art work, and a whole ‘wing’ dedicated to modern and contemporary American art. Walking up to the building as I strolled the length of…
So today I’m heading to the Art Institute, I’ve been told you need days to fully explore, such is the delight and wonder of the place, so many things to see. Here are a few photos from my sight seeing so far this week; from my time in Millennium Park, which is a beautiful space…
Had a great day walking the streets of Chicago enjoying various coffees, cakes and delights as I travelled. Just sort of spent today getting to grips with the places and sights surrounding where I’m staying, taking some time out to get some slightly more deliberate and thought through photos done of some of the streets…
Having just had a lovely breakfast at my hotel consisting of a cream cheese bagel and fresh coffee I started thinking about the food I’ve already had in the short time I’ve been here. Not one, normally, for photos of food I’ve found that the food here has been a delight, not only for the…
Having arrived yesterday at O’Hare airport I’m still getting to grips with the -6hours time difference, but so far jet lag has been bearable, it’s just my confusion over which day I’m actually on which keeps throwing me. I’ve spent today getting my bearings and exploring this beautiful city, walked miles, jumped on the EL…
Dear unknown, my John or Jane doe So it’s been a short while since I wrote, Anything. A poem, a micro poem or even a rhyming couplet. I’ve been back under a cloud, sad to say it’s been a dark week or so, I want to get back out of the rut. So I’m writing…
Hey folks, hope you’re all fine and fab’lous 🙂 So I’ve just signed up for a Mud Run in about 6/7weeks time to raise money for charity. (This isn’t a plug 😉 just saying) Ever done one before? I did one last year for fun with a small team of four, if anyone’s looking for…
2016; a year of swings and roundabouts, as they say. This is just a post to tell a bit of my story of living with anxiety and depression. It's not me dwelling (and I hope it doesn't come across that way) I've chosen to do this because I've found it so comforting at times to read and/or hear other people's and have a flicker of hope knowing I'm really not alone in this. I want to repay these people's kindness in sharing their stories by sharing with my own, as a sort of pay it forward... *deep breath*
Firstly I want to wish you all the very best for the next year and your future in general. I hope 2017 is a beauty for you in whatever form that takes.
So here goes...
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Scribbles of an insomniac 