Eh
A big scary thing happened in Paris yesterday. Everyone seems to have their two cents about it, but I so far don’t see the need to. If I do, it’ll be in the appropriate venue (which I really should think … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: UK
Petition, Anyone?
Mind, one of the better known mental health charities here in the UK, have started a petition to the UK government on the subject of mental health funding: Mental health services save lives, they need protecting http://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/the-uk-gov-t-needs-to-provide-a-fairshare4mentalhealth-funding-sign-mindcharity-petition-today I try to … Continue reading →
Achievement Unlocked: Sewed Up Thingie!
Even though I kept telling myself it was late and that I should go to sleep, I was driven to finish stitching up the cardigan last night. Here are some pictures of the progression: I thought about putting it on … Continue reading →
The Same Coin
Yesterday, I found out that Baroness Margaret Thatcher died while I was working on my post for here. I have no real opinion on her; I accept that she was incredibly divisive and that a lot of people were worse … Continue reading →
Low Key
Living in the United Kingdom, I don’t do that much to celebrate American independence. I do love fireworks, but not enough to go find some to blow up on the day. No, instead I hang out with another ex-pat friend … Continue reading →
On Being British
Last summer, I obtained my British citizenship. While I was relieved to have it finally done and over with, I wasn’t terribly excited by it. I wasn’t getting to put it to use; there haven’t been any elections since then, … Continue reading →
That Pleasant Grind
Outside of some skirmishes with racing thoughts, things continue to be pleasantly neutral. I’m not doing much, mind – I’m planning a party for a month hence, and doing my Monday checklist. I’m revelling in enjoyment of things, and the … Continue reading →
Buh?
Not much going on here today, as befits a weekend. I’m just gaming, chilling out, etc. And then I see something kind of insane in the news: London rooftops to carry missiles during Olympic Games http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/apr/29/london-rooftops-missiles-olympic-games Yanno, I get that … Continue reading →
More Politics
Today is a rather busy day on the British political landscape. The Culture Secretary is fighting for his job after revelations from James Murdoch at the Levenson Inquiry, his father Rupert is on the stand today, and we are apparently … Continue reading →
Inquiry ‘Fun’
Not much to say today, mes amis – I’m curled up with a hot water bottle, and watching the Leveson Inquiry. For those not in the UK or uninterested in clicking a Wikipedia link: ‘The Leveson Inquiry is an ongoing … Continue reading →