I'm a writer. I do many things, but writing is one of my favourites. I use my blog mainly to pontificate about a variety of topics that may or may not be interesting to anyone. I don't let that stop me.

If it looks like I haven't posted in a while, it doesn't mean I'm not writing. My writing will appear elsewhere. And if I'm not writing, I may also be out taking photos.

Monthly archive January, 2009

In sickness and in health…

This month has been rolling along decently until this week. I’ve said before that I don’t often get sick, at least to the point of being totally out of commission.

Text of Obama’s inaugural speech

I thought that Obama’s speech this morning was one of the better ones I’ve ever heard. It was generally conciliatory, positive and forward looking.
My travel plans for Belgium

My travel plans for Belgium

December was one of those months I would like to forget, aside from a few days. It was a difficult month, but I’m happy that January is turning out differently. I am feeling much better than last month. I often get cabin fever, SAD or whatever at this time of year, but I’ve felt great....
This year I’m going to Belgium

This year I’m going to Belgium

Some days I feel like a mole, with my work surrounding me like the earth. Day after day of nosing through it, sometimes you just can’t see where you’re going, not necessarily in work, but in life. I come up for air occasionally and have a look around. Those days when I poke my head...