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If there’s something that strikes the fear of god in me, it’s a Trojan horse, trotting round my computer and grazing on the contents of my hard drive. It’s probably because I know it would leave my computer, a lifeline … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged caller saying your computer has trojan horse virus, cold call from world wide web Microsoft Windows, computer hackers, computer scams, hacker claiming to be from Microsoft Windows world wide web, hoax caller claiming to be from Microsoft Windows world wide web, hoax caller trying to hack computer, trojan horse | 13 Comments

Silent Sunday: Online shopping

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Circles in the Sand

Thought fashion endorsements were the realm of supermodels and celebrities? Not any more. If you just happened to be looking for an Afghan hat, you might stumble across this website selling them. This was a tricky one to photograph, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Afghan hat, as seen on TV, fashion endorsement, online shopping, pakol, Silent Sunday | 4 Comments

Greedy grannies gone wild

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Circles in the Sand

Whenever I’m back in the UK, it’s always noticeable that people don’t smile – or even make eye contact – when they pass each other in the street. Sometimes I test this out: I attempt to meet the eyes of … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged argument in Starbucks, British habits, British strangers don't smile, no eye contact UK, opportunistic Granny, smiling grandmother | 8 Comments

Basking in a golden glow

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Circles in the Sand

I went to London last week for a celebration with friends. Our joint 160th birthday – quite something, we thought, as we munched on red lentil, pepper and olive burgers at Mildred’s in Soho and kept our eyes peeled for … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged golden post boxes, London 2012 Olympics, London looking stunning Olympics, park prettily, Regent Street flags Olympics | 2 Comments

People-watching in summertime

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Circles in the Sand

Pretty girls are walking by in cut-off denim shorts and bikini tops, heading for the surf in high spirits. The atmosphere is laid-back. Casual. Anything goes. A bright yellow, almost sunny-looking police car just drove by, followed by a slightly … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Australia, jet lag, Manly, ocean, people watching, surfboard, surfers, surfing, Sydney, Sydney Harbour Bridge | 6 Comments

Good-bye plastic bags

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Circles in the Sand

I’m not turning into an eco-warrior, I promise (with two small boys I’m far too worn out), but a comment from a good friend of mine on my last post is really worth elaborating on. The nifty stunt she told … Continue reading →