I’ve worn spectacles pretty much my whole life. I had a squint corrected when I was an infant and since then have dealt with short-sightedness, astigmatism, retinal surgery and ageing, which have meant dozens of pairs of glasses and contact lenses. Then a couple of years ago, I had cataract surgery on both eyes. It… Read More Glasses wearer
What do L&D and Dirty Dancing have in common? Apart from not putting someone in a corner, there’s the idea of shaking things up for the end-of-season show. The artist wants a new approach; the owner’s grandson wants a pachanga instead of a mambo. L&D can offer change. However, if you’re only allowed to shift… Read More Dirty Development
I’m travelling again this week and am using the points I’ve built up with a train operator to upgrade to a First Class seat. Not because I need the peace and quiet – I always choose the quiet carriage for travel. Nor the need to have hot tea on tap; it’s a late afternoon journey,… Read More A little comfort
This week has felt like working in some kind of mission control. Multiple screens, multiple remote groups, and issues that need dealing with immediately. Nothing life or death, but things that have a big impact on the people involved. When something went wrong, someone noticed and sorted it within minutes. Leave it an hour, and… Read More Mission Control
There was a TV series on the BBC over the summer called Race Against the Tide. It was a six-part competition, pairing novice sculptors with professional artists. They had six hours to build enormous sand sculptures before the incoming North Sea tide washed them away. The state of L&D feels a bit like this. The… Read More Race against the tide