Day 193

The bus driver refused to accept this coin, claiming it was fake. I didn't have another one, so I had to count out £1 in 20p, 10p, 5p, and 1p coins, which seemed a fitting revenge.

I was irritated enough to take it to the bank, and the guy there said it was fine. more...

Day 192

When I saw the theme for the week was "entryways," I immediately thought of this, although I couldn't get over to take a picture until today. It's an odd little diagonal passage near our house - quite surreal! But a useful shortcut. more...

Day 191

And here's the result! Not quite magazine-worthy, but it tasted pretty good. more...

Day 190

Jeremy's at a work dinner tonight, so I decided to bake this for tomorrow, which happens to be St. Lucia Day. Having discovered that my great-grandfather was Swedish, I can pretend I'm celebrating my heritage. Hey, any excuse for yummy treats will do, right? more...

Day 189

I'm knackered after a long day at work today, so here's a slightly uninspired photo of the donkey from my nativity set. I bet the donkey was knackered, too, by the time they got to Bethlehem. more...

Day 188

Finally got this finished! Now I just have to get to the post office. By next Christmas, if all goes well, I should officially be Canadian. more...

Day 187

The airing cupboard seems to have done the trick! It's hard to see in this photo, but there's a leaf and, I think, another bud coming up. Woohoo!

Moby had to "help" me take the picture. more...