View on Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CaafTi5LO_p/ Recently some art installations have been installed in Piata Romana metro station, most with some kind of fun element like this one. It’s about time they brightened up the place, which must be one of the worst designed stations ever, […]

View on Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CZ7bpG8LIr0/ Citizen Kane has recently been released as a 4K Blu-ray. Obviously a superb film, now looks amazing, full of marvellous quotes. ‘This is being done to you,’ a beautifully sarcastic line that sums up so much of the self-pity of […]

View on Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CZv8aPPqata/ The cultural phenomenon of the draft and is it good or bad. On buses in Scotland the windows are designed not to close fully to allow greater ventilation as a preventive measure against covid.

View on Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CZkV0d6Lk6f/ It’s hard work for my mum to walk around the flat, but whenever she can manage it herself, she will do it. Brings it home how much we should appreciate the small things we can do every day.

View on Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CZjSB_hrXNv/ My sister’s dog is simultaneously disturbed that her sleep was broken and that she might be told on for sleeping on the chair she’s not allowed in.

View on Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CZfHOA1KF6B/ Mum doesn’t look too impressed that she was taken out for coffee by sister and I, but I think she enjoyed getting out despite the look here.

View on Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CZUg-M2qDBU/ New wall decoration at Piata Romana metro.

January 25 is Burns Night, a celebration of Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns.

View on Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CYURktishha/ One of many historic houses left to rot in Bucharest. I’m sure someone somewhere benefits from this, but we could all benefit from keeping these beautiful old buildings and points of history.

View on Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CXjOv2DKbq4/ Honestly, most versions of A Christmas Carol are ponderous and dull, the muppets get it right with a perfect combination of terror and humour.

View on Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CXYwb3tqzhj/ I always thought making mince pies would be hard, but surprisingly easy in the end, even when accommodating the dietary needs of colleagues.

View on Instagram https://instagr.am/p/CXI7gzlql1y/