• Gadget birthday

    Gadget birthday

    I remember when birthday cakes were teddy bears and pandas. Now it’s electronics and computers. Here is Elder’s eighth birthday cake – an homage to the gadget show. Oh, the humanity.

  • Aftermath

    Aftermath

    . A lovely day chez Stitch. I am so lucky. I’ve been a bit moany recently, lost sight of what I’ve got. But I have got my bearings again. Happy christmas.

  • Appley ever after

    Appley ever after

    Wow, here I am again! You can tell I’ve been at home with the boys can’t you? They’ve both had horrible colds- I’ve been running around feeding them bits and bobs and trying to keep them from killing each other at the same time. It’s amazing how much energy small children have even when they…

  • Clocking on

    Clocking on

    I while ago I talked about having a portfolio career. This was something that started quite a few people talking. Well, here’s my update. The Parkinson’s has been a little worse recently. That’s one of the reasons why I’ve been quiet. Basically, I have come to the realisation (amazingly, everyone else has done already!) That…

  • Animal crackers

    Animal crackers

    The fruit of a long train journey with the boys today. Seriously, go and buy the How to Draw Horrible Science book. It’s so clever in how it leads you through the basics and not so basic techniques of cartoon drawing. Perfect for a Christmas present for a keen artist in your brood?