Crash

Just back from seeing Crash, a movie written and directed by Paul Haggis. it is the most mature, grown up and wonderful film I have seen in a good long while and I would thoroughly recommend it. Built in a similar style to Magnolia and perhaps some of Robert...

Bank holiday weekend at Billy and Ohna’s

I spent a highly enjoyable weekend at Billy and Ohna’s house in London (as part of my homeless weekend series). On Saturday, I made a beeline for the Tate Modern to see the Frida Kahlo exhibition at last. It was truly wonderful to see just about all her...

Unleashed

Staying in Halls this week while I wait to move into new home. Last night I saw Unleashed at the movies (also known as Danny the Dog). Ludicrous mix of martial arts, london gangster (set in GLasgow!!) and romantic morals. But very enjoyable with that and just what you...

Wherever I Lay My Hat…

Just a quickie. Spent a lovely week staying at Claire and Richard’s family home in Oxford while I looked for a new place to stay. They were so kind and made me feel extremely welcome as well as feeding me wonderful food. Went to see Charlie and the Chocolate...

Adventures in Scotland

(It is now exactly one year since I started this blog. I am still not sure why I am doing it or who it is for. I meant it to be a place to put information about my work in progress, but it has perhaps become more like a personal diary and from time to time I have...