Author Archives: WeatherGrrrl

Five part audio from 2005 is back

In January 2005 I recommended a story, Cold Blood, that aired in five parts on BBC7. You can read my original article here. Well it’s available again on the Beeb’s Listen Again facility. Check out the audio while you can … Continue reading

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The Omen

Pale imitation. So I don’t understand why you would remake such an iconic movie and not do something completely different. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen the original but it was pretty damn good and emotionally engaging. As … Continue reading

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Portia, 1991 – 2006

I am very sad to report that our favouirte ‘old lady’ died unexpectedly this weekend. She came to us as a very tiny kitten after her mother was killed on the nearby railway line. She and her two siblings were … Continue reading

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The boulevard is looking a little bare

Dutch Elm disease is a serious problem in Morris and the local authorities are very aggressive about removing trees. Last year our neighbours lost all their boulevard trees because of this pest and we had serious suspicions that we would … Continue reading

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The End is Nigh

The World Cup reaches its climax today. What will we do with ourselves now? I was 50% right on the finalists, so we have an Italy vs France this afternoon. A few friends are coming over for munchies and to … Continue reading

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It’s all over for the Twins

They had a good run for their money but tonight Sub Evil Boy’s little league team were knocked out of the playoffs. We’re so sad. Current temperature 66F/19C

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Clare and Ray’s 25th Anniversary Sampler

One of the items I submitted to the embroidery exhibit earlier this year was an anniversary sampler I stitched for my friends Clare and Ray. The piece was designed by Barbara Rakosnik, though I made a couple of changes to … Continue reading

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It’s Tour time

The 2006 Tour De France is on and it looks like all bets are off as to who will win. With the big names out due to events in Spain and a couple of likely contenders out due to crashes … Continue reading

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World Cup Tragedy

Alas England has been knocked out of the competition by their quarterfinal opponents Portugal. Despite what the US commentators said it was a very exciting match. It sure had me on the edge of my seat. Sadly it was the … Continue reading

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UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

The following comes from the Centre for Victims of Torture (CVT). This is what you need to know about how torture is actually used in the real world of despots and repressive regimes. Clearly the current US administration lives in … Continue reading

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