What’s in an accent? Years ago when I was on the London Underground, there was an Irish drunk sitting opposite me. He was a merry drunk, but I didn’t want to engage him in conversation because he kept asking people around him some rather personal questions, and in those days I wasn’t very good at [...]
One thing I miss about living in London is the conversations I have with black cab drivers. I always ask them if they’ve ever had any famous people in their cab, and I’ve yet to hear “no” for an answer. It’s a good way to break the ice on a brief journey. London cabbies are [...]
I’m fascinated by historical fashions. I’m also a sucker for time lapse and good editing. Dear Mr. Fizgig showed me this and I couldn’t resist sharing with you here: http://youtu.be/7JxfgId3XTs I just love this video. Also makes me miss my hometown! Speaking of historical fashions, check out my great-great-aunt, Babette, below. I love her independent [...]
With the chronicles of the cross-country road trip written, I’ve been something of a Creative Geek lately. I thought it would be helpful to mah fabulous Fizgiggling readers if I shared and linked to some of the tools and resources! Here’s what I’ve been up to: New About Page on Fizgiggery! So much of blogging [...]
My friends and neighbours in London introduced me to the rather wonderful slice of the East End. Columbia Road Flower Market sprouts every Sunday and its stalls sell a whole bunch of plants, trees, fruity things and flowers in pots down the actual Columbia Road, itself a small street lined with pretty shops selling books, [...]
