Crystal ball gazing

Yesterday evening, we had an unexpected phone call from an old friend from our student days who shares our passion for photography, as we di...

Desperation; Pacification; Expectation; Acclamation; Realization

If you are of a certain age or happen to collect old shop signs, you may be familiar with the Fry's Five Boys chocolate bar advertisemen...

breaking the (self-imposed) rules

If you have dipped into this blog before, you will probably be aware that since Steve was diagnosed with mesothelioma, our lives have been p...

looking forward to autumn

The Indian summer is most definitely over.  Time to look forward to the autumn.  It feels very much like starting a new term at school! Last...

a sad day for another Steve

We woke this morning to the sad news that Steve Jobs had lost his final battle with pancreatic cancer.  The man was an inspiration in more t...

Mesothelioma Patient and Carers Day

This year's Mesothelioma Patient and Carers Day on 1 October was packed with useful information.  I imagine that there will be a report ...

Indian summer

Question: What do you do to make the most of an Indian summer in the UK? Answer 1:  Go to somewhere better known for its rain and enjoy the ...