Housekeeping

The place is a f**kin' tip. Magazines, books, CDs, consumer electronics gizmos and correspondence scattered all over the landscape. Better tidy up, write my replies and recharge batteries. Thanks to Shak & Trudy for the baklava, and to Natasha and Sophia for the kisses and hugs.

Respect to: Cardinal Jaime Sin, the brandy loving priest of Manila, who portrayed Imelda Marcos as the mining industry, pointing to anything she fancied and shouting 'That's mine!'

Reading: some writing (duh)

Writing: editing a short piece I wrote last week (thanks to 'Da Bomb' for her feedback)

Watching: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory

Listening to (later): some Anthony Newley (he sang and co-wrote the 'Charlie & the Chocolate Factory' soundtrack)