Author: nikmacd

Hello from a sometimes-writer, philosophical mosaicist and overly organised administrator. When not involved in those things, I can be found experimenting in the kitchen, figuring out how to make my garden more productive or taming dogs. These are my ramblings.

Smartest card ever

Posted on 13 March 2016 by nikmacd

I was chatting to our local branch librarian at our monthly knitting group the other day. Colleen reminds me very

Girdle of Bones: the finish line is in sight

Posted on 10 March 2016 by nikmacd

After endless procrastination (an art at which I excel), my deadline of 31 March is almost upon me. The fabulous

Learning to ask

Posted on 6 March 2016 by nikmacd

Neil Gaiman is one of my favourite authors. I find his stories captivating, and the audio versions – read by

We have lift off!

Posted on 1 March 2016 by nikmacd

Over the past few months we’ve visited dog shows, breeders, friends, dog parks and websites, all with a view to

Experimenting with a vertical garden: phase #1

Posted on 28 February 201628 February 2016 by nikmacd

I’ve wanted to try out vertical gardening for ages, but it’s somehow never quite reached the top of the pile…