I just realized I haven’t discussed my hotel yet. It’s very English and I mean that in the nicest way. I’m staying at The Cadogan Hotel. It is famous for being the hotel that Oscar Wilde was arrested in for “acts of gross indecency with another male” in 1895. The hotel is celebrating the 115th … [Read more]
Yesterday, I took the London Underground for the first time. Hello! That system is simple! Everyone told me it was, but I had serious doubts because every time I looked at the map, I was confused. Well, it took me one short metro ride to figure it out. And that’s saying something for me. Portobello … [Read more]
Cannot even count how many times that was said this evening! After I got in a good nap this afternoon, I ventured out on a walk to familiarize myself with the neighbourhood. I’m staying in the borough of Chelsea. And boy can these streets be confusing! There are small little side streets everywhere and no … [Read more]
Originally posted September 11, 2010. Here are a few pictures from my first day in London. Victoria & Albert museum – the courtyard. The sign said “no puddling.” I’m assuming that means jumping in the water. Wooden sculpture. Dude killed dragon and is now just chilling with it. The detail is incredible on this piece. … [Read more]
Well I finally made it into London and I am sitting down comfortably for the first time in a day. Whew! I thought I was never making it out of Heathrow. The flying went well and I met a nice couple from California that are off to Scotland for their holiday. They were very nice. … [Read more]
It’s a beautiful Saturday at the end of July and I am sitting on the deck at my mom’s place. I’m enjoying just sitting here and looking out at the water. There are pelicans and seagulls floating and sitting on rocks to the left of me. And people swimming and lounging to the right. What … [Read more]
Brrrrr, it’s been quite cold in the “peg” lately. Bone-chilling cold. This city gets so frigid in the winter that it becomes easier to hibernate at home than venture outside. But today was not that day. It was beautiful. The sun was out, the sky was blue and the snow was sparkling beneath it all. … [Read more]
I need to begin painting again. I haven’t put brush in hand for months. Nothing has inspired me lately. There are a couple of paintings that I have been commissioned to do and I should get off my butt and start them, but alas, I haven’t. Starting is the hardest part, but once I begin, … [Read more]
Very little blogging going on lately. I guess that’s what happens when you get back to work after an absence; no time for the fun stuff. In the festive spirit of Friday, and to tease my coworkers (good times!), here is a classic shot of some webbies working hard(ly) on our news bulletins. I hope … [Read more]
When you have a day like today, you stay inside and start a blog. I’d rather be swimming though.
