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Shanghai World Expo 2010 - The Denmark Pavilion

I first saw the design of the Denmark Pavilion about 2 years ago, when the designer Bjarke Ingels presented it at the Datum KL Architecture Forum. I was immediately gripped by the brilliant concept. It was a very interesting form – a double-helix w (read full article)

New and Smaller Trousers

I have been shopping for a suit. Usually this is a source of anguish, dismay and general fedupness. Today, however, I discovered that Windsmoor go to a 24 in John Lewis. I assumed it would not fit (in most shops I am a 26/28) but tried on the jacket (read full article)

Flowers, Littles, Whales and Sauteed Spinach with Garlic

Yesterday I spent the day at the beach with two of my favorite people.Hannah, age 4 - doing a "mermaid sea" dance for me.And Jillian, age 2 - just being happy JillianThey are small, but mighty. Speaking of mighty, we were lucky enough to see a whale; (read full article)

Water Torture

If you're wondering what I've been up to while I've been AFB (away from blog) lately - and, really, that does keep you up at night, doesn't it? Well, I've been out and about all over town. I feel like I've had 1001 restaurant meals over the last two (read full article)

Dinner and a Movie Sunday: Waitress and Strawberry Chocolate Oasis Pie

I am going to try to start a new tradition for each Sunday.... Dinner and a Movie.  Sometimes it might just be dessert and a movie like tonight but I think this will be fun.  I really miss old school TBS Dinner and a Movie with Paul Gilmart (read full article)