Photo by By: Sunil060902 (Own work) via Wikimedia CommonsEver since we've been in North London, for me Finsbury Park has just been a place to take the tube from. Lately, however, I've noticed that the area is undergoing a definite transformation.Just a stone's throw away from the station is the … [Read more...]
Mad About The Boy by Helen Fielding
Sunday 27th October.Books finished: 1, Weight: not telling! Alcohol units: too many, Calories: not counted, Family lunches at new Italian restaurant in up-and-coming Finsbury Park: 1, Puddings: 1.5 (one own, half of the Englishman’s shared), Words written on novel:0.Yes, it’s addictive, this diary … [Read more...]
On the buses
Due to a recent mishap with my little toe, I've had to reduce walking to a minimum during my London commute, whereas normally I try to maximise the potential of exercise on my way to work; stomping through woods, running up and down escalators.Last week, when I could hardly walk at all, I had to … [Read more...]
Comedy Downstairs at the King’s Head
Last Saturday, on the spur of the moment, and because of The Englishman's recent interest in stand-up comedy (more about this later in the year), we decided to check out the Comedy Cabaret Downstairs at The King's Head. I'd heard great many good things about the acts that perform there, so I was … [Read more...]
A visit to the Houses of Parliament
Watching the British MPs debate a proposed military action into Syria in the House of Commons last night, I was reminded of a visit Daughter and I took to the Houses of Parliament a few weeks ago. I've always wanted to go, mainly because of my first degree.When I first moved to the UK, I was in the … [Read more...]
The Royal Baby Boy!
I wonder if the first night of Kate and William's newborn baby was as disturbed as ours. In our part of North London the heavens opened during Monday night. Violent storms with thunder and lighting raged until the early hours of Tuesday morning. As dawn broke, the weather was only a touch cooler, … [Read more...]
Sauna hats
Last time when I was having my hair done at the wonderful Rossano Ferretti hair spa, it was a day before my holiday in Finland. Towards the end, when my hairdresser Clare was putting the straightening treatment on, she reminded me that I should leave my hair unwashed for 3 or 4 days to make … [Read more...]
Andy Murray and my citizenship status
A spurious connection? Let me explain.I've mentioned on this blog a few times now that although I've lived in the UK for the best part of my adult life, I've never felt the need to apply for British citizenship. Also, when the children were young, the crazy pre-EU Finnish laws stated that my … [Read more...]
Lenny Henry in Fences
On Tuesday when I saw Lenny Henry talk about his latest play, Fences, on BBC London News, I immediately wanted to go and see it. I love him and I also love the post-war era of the Great American Play, though I'd never seen any of August Wilson's plays. Later that same afternoon something remarkable … [Read more...]
Beauty: REN BB Cream
I don't usually (ever!) write about beauty products. That's basically because I use same products for years, only changing when I by accident stumble upon something new.But recently, I found a product which I was so bowled over by that I thought I'd share it with you. A few weeks ago when I was … [Read more...]
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