Tag Archives: life

Back in the kitchen…

Posted on January 31, 2020 by bryn

Where our hero reflects on trying too hard in the kitchen in the early part of 2020. Continue reading →

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Indelible

Posted on October 11, 2019 by bryn

Back in July of 2015, I had a brief argument with a London Taxi whilst trying to cross the road. I’d been having a stressful day (and stewing over it), and in my rush to get across town I’d not … Continue reading →

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Memory lane

Posted on February 20, 2016 by bryn

Facebook keeps telling me I should share memories from my timeline. Some of them are pretty cool, some less so, but it’s got me thinking back on things. For instance, 2 years ago this month, I handed in my notice … Continue reading →

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Poetry Corner

Posted on May 22, 2015 by bryn

Black Dog: Dark and Brooding Nights, Pining for a brighter day, Forever waiting Mornings: Reluctant riser, Intolerable mornings, Coffee: essential.

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Learning the Ropes

Posted on January 25, 2015 by bryn

Looking to broaden my list of skills & interests a little further (and to break up my re-watching of The X-Files… damn you NetFlix). I decided to take up a friend’s offer to go climbing. I’ve got a fair number … Continue reading →

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Maker Faire & Levelling Up

Posted on September 6, 2014 by bryn

I’ve wanted to attend a maker faire since I first heard about them back in 2006. Awesome pictures and videos would surface over the web of the sort of things that would happen at them… My most recent favourite, featured … Continue reading →

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Power Struggles & Furniture Hacking

Posted on August 19, 2014 by bryn

Like a number of you I’m sure, I have a number of devices that power from USB. Each time a new USB device arrives, it seems I spend a good 20 minutes trying to figure out what’s the optimum arrangement … Continue reading →

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On the subject of Music

Posted on July 10, 2014 by bryn

I put together a playlist of songs recently under the banner “Superhero, Geeky & Musicals”. It combines things like most of John Williams‘ superhero themes, Danny Elfman’s theme to Batman, and a song or two from Disney musicals (no, not … Continue reading →

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Knitting update and other miscellany

Posted on July 7, 2014 by bryn

Scarf-Watch 2014 We’re long overdue an update on “Scarf-watch 2014″… the last time we saw the scarf on this blog, it had barely made it a few inches… well, it’s progressed a bit… When I say a “bit” I mean … Continue reading →

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Quick Update

Posted on June 3, 2014 by bryn

Since… er… February… I’ve changed jobs – Yes, working 60+ hours a week in a job I wasn’t particularly deriving any satisfaction from is not good for your health or well-being. The new job is a lot better. Many movies … Continue reading →

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