Sep 29, 2013 | Blog
Here’s an extraordinary late 19th century invention – "The disguised tram that would not frighten horses," created by a Boston engineer called Mr Matheson. Matheson was convinced that the horses on the streets of Boston must be terrified by the...
Sep 28, 2013 | Blog
I came upon this hilarious book the other day "Dog Shaming"…What can I say? I don’t own a dog, but I can tell you folks.. if you’re thinking of acquiring a new best friend, it might be advisable to check out this little publication...
Sep 27, 2013 | Blog
RIP..My trusty laptop of three years passed away today. It had been struggling with a high temperature for a number days, then in the early hours of this morning, it gave out some gurgling sounds in what was to be it’s final moments. It coughed, spluttered and...
Sep 26, 2013 | Blog
GOOD DEEDS…I was walking through a London fruit and vegetable market earlier today, when I witnessed something quite remarkable that I want to share with you. A woman was holding a five pound note in her hand, and she was trying to get the attention of a stall...
Sep 25, 2013 | Blog
Leads! What would you do without them? These one’s are very neatly hung on the door of the studio.. But.. Oh…! Those ones that get into a tangled mess.. Don’t they just drive you crazy? One day everything will be leadless.. and folks will...
Sep 24, 2013 | Blog
People sometimes used to tell me that childhood is the best time of your life. Anybody heard that one before? It seems to me that there’s a kind of lottery involved in that assumption. Meaning.. If you happen to be born in good circumstances.. with love, peace...