I'm doing this blog, because my previous blog about my cancer which is here, has been so useful. For remembering dates, procedures, issues. Maybe this one will be too, in the future but I hope not! I'd grown somewhat blasé about my annual CT check up this year. It was due mid August but when making the appointment, after the one in 2018 I … [Read more...] about Cancer Redux
Archives for 2022
Books – In Recovery: November 2022
This is a quick blog about the books I've been reading while recovering from my latest cancer surgery. That's far too dramatic for days just lying on the couch reading but there you go. These were all easy reads. Stephanie's Journal, Stephanie Alexander Meredith came to see me and brought this book with her. She'd not read it and didn't … [Read more...] about Books – In Recovery: November 2022
Books – August 2022 (Pre Berlin)
The year is going so fast. I'm surprised I haven't written about books since July this year, but there's been a lot going on. I'd read my two books about Frederick the Great early on in preparation for Berlin, and have discussed them here. It was terrific background for our trip. As were the ones that I discuss here linked to Berlin and / or … [Read more...] about Books – August 2022 (Pre Berlin)
Berlin – Day Twenty Three. Last Day. (22/10/22)
We were exhausted when we got home last night and I vowed and declared I wasn't going to do anything today! So Clare was up early and off on her own adventure in Berlin. After a sleep-in we decided to have one last throw of the dice. So off we went. I took a last photo of our local Nettelbeckplatz. Starting with coffee around the corner in the … [Read more...] about Berlin – Day Twenty Three. Last Day. (22/10/22)
Berlin – Day Twenty Three. Neue Nationalgalerie (22/10/22)
We had intended coming to this gallery but thought time had got away from us. We're so glad we managed to fit it in. All of the galleries have been wonderful, including this one. It was designed by Bauhaus pioneer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and only reopened last year after a six year, $164 million (US) refurbishment. It has a very sleek exterior. … [Read more...] about Berlin – Day Twenty Three. Neue Nationalgalerie (22/10/22)
Berlin – Day Twenty Two. Mitte. Nobelhart & Schmutzig
Retracing our steps after our Museum Island visit I took this artistic shot of the cross on the cathedral lined up with the television tower. And took another picture of the Opera House, complete with Ukranian flag. And another. It is a beautiful building. Holds about 900 people, so very small in terms of theatres. And across the … [Read more...] about Berlin – Day Twenty Two. Mitte. Nobelhart & Schmutzig