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George Michael’s eyes (Rousse)

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Dreamaticus

George Michael sought me out at CC’s flat in Edinburgh’s west end. George had heard about my work on digital personhood and was keen to volunteer as a case study celebrity whose privacy was frequently compromised. While I was delighted … Continue reading →

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A redhead for a blonde (Rousse)

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Dreamaticus

MSB and I switched our training programme from running to swimming. Now that I was no longer a gym member and had no access to the pool, this posed a practical problem. When I sneaked up to the gym reception … Continue reading →

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The dangers of dyed pig meat (Rousse)

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Dreamaticus

My mother and I dived into the undergrowth to hide from the natives. When they passed by we could make out their cargo piled high on the trolley. Neatly stacked like a Tesco pallet delivery, it carried a variety of … Continue reading →

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Synchronised surf-boarding and questions of copyright at Birmingham University main library (Rousse)

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Dreamaticus

Single study rooms were at a premium in Birmingham University’s main library, especially the ones with beds. Fortunately I managed to secure one for myself, although I was disappointed to find that the sheets were torn. The last user had … Continue reading →

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A patchwork quilt, property in Perthshire, and a stay at the Palace (Rousse)

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Dreamaticus

My parents were selling up and disposing of their possessions, as was the University of Birmingham. If I wanted to save anything, now was the time to act. I wanted nothing from the White House, but was keen to retrieve … Continue reading →

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Primary school reunion mission thwarted (Rousse)

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Dreamaticus

This was – apparently – a Hartburn Primary School reunion. We were given the run of the school itself. I enjoyed a quick peek in the kitchens, which hadn’t changed a jot in 40 years. My main quarry, however, was … Continue reading →

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How to capture a Christmas turkey (Rousse)

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Dreamaticus

A herd of 100 Christmas turkeys roamed the moorland above Corbridge, cared for by their minder – a slim blonde girl in Dubarry boots. The birds’ colouring was a beautiful match for the purple heather. I wondered if I could … Continue reading →

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The effects of global warming, old school friends, and a recruitment question (Rousse)

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Dreamaticus

In this topsy-turvy world the sun hadn’t risen for weeks and the streets were under snow, even though the calendar told us that it was the middle of the summer. It was so cold outside that the thick soles of … Continue reading →

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Rousse meets Puffing Billy on train spotting commute

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Dreamaticus

Who would have thought the commuting could be so exciting? On a sunny summer’s day TPR and I caught the red steam train from Bath to Bristol. Because we were the second and third people to board, we won the … Continue reading →

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Rousse the dog photographer

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Dreamaticus

I finally got my hands on a camera with a decent telephoto lens. I used it to photograph all the dogs – including the big black one with the pink rinse, and the shaggy hound who could transform himself from … Continue reading →

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