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The routine I was in for the last couple of years is over. I have a new job, in a new district, and no intention of going back to working the kind of hours I worked last semester. That may mean more travel, and thus more updates. Five years ago, when I arrived in Beijing, everything in this country was new, and everything was difficult. My first day was exhausting, confusing, and surreal. The next day, on my way to meet another fri.
The daily journal and other web works of an English writer, artist, and poet. Journal of a writing man. Is too good a title to throw away for ever. Friday July 4, 2008.
Graham is doing fine, too, and has been a tower of strength to me as always. Friday May 24, 2013. I really have nothing to say today. Thursday 23 May, 2013.
The daily journal and other web works of an English writer, poet and artist. Wednesday December 31, 2008. 8211;and woke feel fit and well once more, bright as a heavily tarnished button. A couple of big mugs of coffee and a good, scrubby shower and I was ready to face the world.
Saturday, April 11, 2009. Well, I am setting up my own company. It will be very challenging for me. Its not gonna be easy during this recession period. But its a good opportunity to start now! Please take a look at my company blog. Monday, March 16, 2009. My chubby and greedy little one is munching away his biscuit.
I make kiln formed glass pieces which have a painterly quality to them. This combination of glass and metal produces a palette of subtle colours when the glass is fired in the kiln. There is a magical alchemy to this process which can be unpredictable but which gives each piece its individual character and a translucent elegance.