Archiwum miesięczne: Grudzień 2016

It’s that perfect time of year when you get to spend time with your loved ones, pig out on chocolates and cakes and exchange gifts. It only comes around once every 12 months, so you best make sure you make the most of it. This year was particularly special for us as we had the added addition of two puppies to share in with the fun times, which meant even more presents to buy and wrap! But seeing the delight on their faces as they ripped open their new dog chews made it…Czytaj dalej …

When you think about an evening spent at the theatre it usually conjures up images of grand designs, smart dresses and a night of culture. Not so on Saturday when I visited Edinburgh. The event was a bit of a surprise and I wasn’t told what we were going to do when we got to Scotland. So imagine my astonishment / horror when we pulled up in the taxi outside the Edinburgh Playhouse and I saw the signs for ‘Mama Mia’ - The ABBA musical. I’m big into music, but being surrounded by…Czytaj dalej …

Whenever anyone asks me to namecheck my favourite British author, it’s always a difficult question. Not because I don’t know the answer - that part is easy - but because I always feel the need to justify it. Iain Banks, Ian Rankin and Irvine Welsh all rank up there for me but it’s George Orwell who really stands out. The reason behind justifying it? Well, the aforementioned writers have all scribed much better books. And from Orwell’s short selection of novels and non-fictional works, not one of them rates in my top three.…Czytaj dalej …