Sometimes the heart rejoices to see things done right, especially when it comes to the restoration of old and crumbling buildings into vibrant living places, all done with more than just a passing nod to past heritage. Hotel Penaga in … Continue reading
Yes, I am still alive. But life has been hectic lately. I have also been plagued by a health issue that is a bit unpleasant, and leaves me a bit tired from time to time. One of the worst part … Continue reading
…to the rumour that I was eaten by dragons. Or that I have been imprisoned in a deep dungeon. Truly, I will be back this week to the world of blogging. And writing. And generally behaving like a abnormal human … Continue reading
…beautiful paper sculptures. … Continue reading
. If you missed my introductory post on Dragon Dictate, see here. I named one of my characters Celandine, which has optional pronunciation. I tried training Dragon Dictate to accept the pronunciation “cell-an-dine”. What it comes up with? You guessed … Continue reading
Sometimes, I wonder if my Dragon tries to improve my writing, by adding a little more pizzazz… “Her bedraggled appearance…” I say; and the programme obligingly types: “Her being strangled appearance…” Like many writers, I suffer from repetitive strain injury … Continue reading
In the Banker’s Club, Kuala Lumpur. This is the view from the window, an unusual look at Times Square (where you can still find a Borders Bookshop!) and the monorail down the middle of Imbi Road. We were there at … Continue reading
There’s been a bit of an internet discussion, sometimes quite heated, and some of it incredibly silly, about George R.R. Martin’s world as portrayed in his series that starts with Game of Thrones. You can read the main posts and … Continue reading
Pattaya by night is a different place. And definitely not a place for kids, and yet…there were youngsters here. All these photos were taken in Walking Street. I don’t know whether to admire Thailand for being honest and open about … Continue reading
