Original Release: 21st July 1968 Director(s): Isao Takahata Producer(s): Hiroshi Okawa Screenwriter(s): Kazuo Fukazawa Alternative Title(s): The Great Adventure of Horus, Prince of the Sun / Little Norse Prince Valiant We start off Project Ghibli with a look, not at the first Studio Ghibli release, but at the directorial debut of one of the studio's … Continue reading Project Ghibli #1:The Little Norse Prince
Something a little different today: I decided to finally have a go at Dean Kealy's weekly #SaturdayScribblers challenge to turn a scribble into a drawing. Here is my interpretation of this week's prompt. I went for a deliberately rough style to hide the fact that my tablet and I don't get on. Please give a … Continue reading #SaturdayScribblers: Take A Bow
It will come as no surprise to those of you who know me to confess that I adore animation. From the 80s cartoons that I watched growing up - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Thundercats, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, Count Duckula - and many beloved Disney feature films - The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the … Continue reading Introducing: Project Ghibli
We've just returned from a wonderful evening at King's Place, London, where we saw Music and the Deaf's 4ORTE Ensemble perform a moving selection of solo, accompanied and ensemble musical pieces. Music and the Deaf are a UK-based charity promoting musical opportunities for deaf children worldwide through workshops, talks and training sessions. The 4ORTE Ensemble … Continue reading Music and the Deaf: The 4ORTE Ensemble
Sack Nasty is a compilation of poetry about prison. Unlike this blog, the stories told here don’t always fall sunny-side up. They are an outpouring of the uglier edges of prison life. They are about the illusion of dignity, the malleability of justice, and the fluidity (and fluids) of the human condition. These are … Continue reading #SackNasty — rarasaur
If we were having coffee, i'd tell you i've been nominated for my first Liebster Award! Hooray! "What's a Liebster Award?" you say? It's an award given out by fellow bloggers to recognise and promote new or up and coming blogs. It's been around since 2011 and essentially acts like a chain letter, paying the … Continue reading #WeekendCoffeeShare: Liebster Edition
I don't often talk politics online. If you know me well enough, you will know where I stand. When the EU Referendum result was announced I instead posted the following simple message calling for civility and compassion whatever your point of view. I could already see that there was a lot of anger and anxiety … Continue reading A Safety Net
My dad is Type II Diabetic so for this Father's Day I attempted to make a diabetic-friendly apple and cinnamon cake using an existing recipe with some alterations. It was a partial success but as a first attempt i'll record it here for posterity. What do you think? Any suggestions for how this recipe could be improved? … Continue reading Diabetic-Friendly Apple and Cinnamon Cake
Ra from Rarasaur.com challenged me to do a Facebook live read of something i'd written, following the original call from Punk Rock Papa. This was a reading of some letters I wrote to my partner as part of my 'scavenger hunt' wedding proposal in New York. I'll add subtitles as soon as I get a … Continue reading Facebook Live Read Challenge
Unless you've been avoiding social media in the last week, it won't have escaped your notice that i've been doing another challenge. I successfully completed the London2Brighton 100km Ultra Challenge last weekend, 28th - 29th May 2016, raising money in aid of Kith & Kids; a charity that supports and empowers people with a learning disability … Continue reading London2Brighton 100km Ultra Challenge
When we visited Dell Farm Outdoor Education Centre back in March, we sadly missed out on a trip to the zoo owing to bad weather. Needless to say, when we returned to Dell Farm last weekend, I was more than a little excited to discover that ZSL Whipsnade Zoo was once again on the agenda. Unlike … Continue reading A visit to Whipsnade Zoo [Picture Heavy]
If we were having coffee i'd confess I didn't expect to see you again so soon. Today's post was going to be all about a country walk i'd taken today, prompted by some books my sister-in-law got me for my birthday. Unfortunately I got lost. I'd tell you the day started well with glorious sunshine, … Continue reading #WeekendCoffeeShare: A Misadventure
