My cousin Jenny told me that a Studio Ghibli version of Tales from Earthsea was in production when I was up in Scotland. When I arrived back in London we did an internet search and discovered a little more about it - it’s out in Japan, it’s had some mixed reviews, and the English language [...]

Summer has arrived! Today was very hot and we spent it chilling out with fresh coconuts and ice creams at the Innocent Village Fete with our friends Emme and Jon, and their dog Ivy. It was in Regent’s Park and it had lots of lovely things, such as music tents and cake stalls and duck [...]

This week I’ve been in Scotland, visiting family and making blackcurrant jam. I arrived back in London last night and I’m delighted to discover that summer has finally arrived. (Well today at any rate; I wouldn’t want to jinx it). Hurray!
I’m looking forward to the weekend. Here’s the agenda: The Simpsons Movie tonight; the Innocent [...]