Friday 5 October 2018
by Wulf
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My main task today has been transforming an old garden storage shed into a compost bin for a friend. Disassembly, creativity and then some tidying up. Unlike my recent woodworking projects, I didn’t have a work bench, clamps and other … Continue reading
Sunday 31 December 2017
by Wulf
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Less than four hours and a new year will have rolled around – indeed, the onward tide of time around the globe means that billions of people are already in 2018. Time to take stock for a moment and think … Continue reading
Thursday 8 September 2016
by Wulf
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Using ‘Adult’ as an adjective can make the associated noun sound seedy but, after a short investigation, I’m pleased to report that Google doesn’t return anything make your toes curl if you use the title of this post as a … Continue reading
Sunday 31 January 2016
by Wulf
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I saw an interesting TED talk recently – Tim Harford talking about how frustration can make us more creative. Worth a listen, especially if you want to be creative and feel frustrated. Press on through!
Friday 1 March 2013
by Wulf
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Last night’s session was fascinating; not a lecture but very interactive session. Within a couple of hours we had done numerous things including, in small groups, creating and performing a short piece based on the parable of the wise and … Continue reading
Monday 1 October 2012
by Wulf
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One of the food books I have been enjoying recently is The Flavour Thesaurus by Niki Segnit. It takes a wide range of ingredients and suggests numerous possible pairings between them. Some, like carrot and cumin, are well established although … Continue reading
Thursday 8 September 2011
by Wulf
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I have recently finished re-reading A Year at St. Yorick’s by Adrian Plass. What was most interesting on this run through was to spot several bits of material which later made their way into the Yorkshire Pudding DVD (a series … Continue reading