Category Archives: blogging

Day 22 #blogjune or phew, a meme

These are good when you’re braindead and lack any inspiration whatsoever. Inspiration from Jo’s blog: A. Age: 40, or 41 by Chinese reckoning B. Bed size: Queen C. Chore that you hate: Vacuuming D. Dogs: Two chihuahuas E. Essential start to your day: Cup of tea F. Favourite colour: Orange G. Gold or Silver: Silver [...]

Day 20 #blogjune Favourite Blogs?

With thanks to Tania for the idea, here are some of my favourite blogs: Mulberry Road, for an always interesting, eclectic mix of literary and kulcha links. Beautiful art, too, from time to time. Eating Asia, for amazing photos, occasional recipes, and for reminding me of the culinary culture I grew up with. They also [...]

Day 16 #blogjune On the subject of reflection

On the subject of reflection, Barbara Corday said, “Unfortunately, too often it’s people’s failures that get them to reflect on their experiences. When you’re going along and everything is working well, you don’t sit down and reflect. Which is exactly the moment when you should do it. If you wait for a giant mistake before [...]