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Save the Last Dance
I recently went to a Ballet class at my gym. I don’t normally dance but last week I read that if we want bodies like dancers – long, lean muscles, and the ability to do the splits – we should exercise like them. Out with spinning/cycling (big thighs), body pump (new-look Jodie Marsh) and horse … Continue reading
Modern legend David Christof
I recently interviewed ultra-runner and modern legend David Christof. We met up about a week after I ran the Prague half marathon, which had gone very well. A very good friend sent me some sound advice on my way to meet Christof: Don’t, under any circumstances try to impress him with your half marathon time. … Continue reading
“An Ace Caff with Quite a Nice Museum Attached” (Saatchi & Saatchi, on the V&A)
Last night I went to the opening of the Middle East Europe exhibition at DOX, one of my favourite galleries in Prague. My review is now live on Expat.cz – click here to view. This new exhibition considers the impact of modern media on wars and ethnic conflicts, focusing on the Arab-Israeli tension. It presents the modern … Continue reading
There are two types of people in the world
It was snowing in Prague 2 at 7.15 this morning. I know as together with hubby, I was outside running in it. I mentioned a while ago that one of my over ambitious new year resolutions was to run four half marathons in 2012. As if this wasn’t enough, I decided to schedule the first one for March, just … Continue reading
Mmmmm…New boots
I have a mega crush. Sorry hubby, you’re lovely but I have a new infatuation now. My new boots. I had a horrible day the other day so, instead of doing anything rational to solve it, I had a G&T (in keeping with the January resolution of not drinking unless I really deserve it) and … Continue reading
Vaclav Havel – One Of The Good Guys
Today Vaclav Havel passed away at the age of 75, after a long period of illness. This former dissident playwrite come political activist and the first president of a free Czechoslovakia has a special place in all Czech hearts, especially those old enough to remember the Velvet Revolution. It is perhaps hard for a British audience to fully … Continue reading
Ah – Blog Friends
How things change. About a year ago I was blog-less (and to be honest, rather considered blogs to be the preserve of people without fully functioning social abilities). How wrong I was. The blog has actually been a brilliant way to meet people in Prague, and to keep in touch with friends elsewhere. Who knew? … Continue reading
My brush with the Czech authorities
Before you read any further I would like to make it clear at the outset that i do not have a criminal record. I have never been in trouble with the police in Czechland, the UK, or anywhere else. The height of my criminal exploits was getting thrown out of a party at the British Embassy in … Continue reading
Remember Movember. Or “All good blog posts start with some inane chat about the weather”
Ah, November is here. For some autumnal joy have a look at my Flickr page, including snaps from my recent stroll through the forest near Karlštejn. I felt the winter creeping on this morning though. I’d meant to go for a run early this morning but the chilly cloud of frozen fog that had wrapped its sneaky … Continue reading
Make Do and Mend
Earlier this week a button came off my coat. This has irritated me for two main reasons: Firstly, it was a new coat, that I bought from Mango (name and shame) last week. I don’t like high street fashion as a general rule as I think it’s a false economy, and things like this prove my point … Continue reading
