aston villa 0 v 1 arsenal

 

They were fantastic, as always! We queued. It was so worth the wait. 

 

Smothered in salt and vinegar, batter crispy and chips soft inside. The highlight of our day at Villa Park.

 

And the football? Meh .......

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the colour of silence

 

eleven portraits

 

aurora

 

 

i am aurora

the sun god

 

the light pours out from me

scything apart

the dark 

 

i am aurara

the night-swimmer

emerging from the black

 

i am aurara

i am the dawn

and 

i 

have

come

for

you

 

 

 

nina retires

 

 

 

 

 

Nina retired yesterday. She's been a support worker for our son and his friend for fifteen years, part of  a fantastic team that have helped these two men achieve independent living despite their disabilities.

Throughout her time with them she has been an indomitable bundle of energy, always thinking up new ways to enhance their lives. We remember the holidays, the fishing trips, the visits to the health-club, but most of all we remember the love she has shared in abundance.

Happy retirement, Nina - you're a true star!