Author Archives: NomadWarMachine

Poinsettia

Posted on 15th December 2019 by NomadWarMachine

One reason that I like participating in daily drawing challenges is that it encourages me to try to draw something new, rather than doodling the same shapes that have become familiar to me. So when I saw that it was … Continue reading →

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Who owns a hashtag?

Posted on 20th November 2019 by NomadWarMachine

I’m doing a MOOC from Futurelearn at the moment with some friends: Social Media Analytics: Using Data to Understand Public Conversations It’s interesting, I am getting to use some familiar software (TAGS) and some new stuff (Tableau), and it’s good … Continue reading →

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Chutney

Posted on 26th October 2019 by NomadWarMachine

Saturday morning chutney making – blogging this so I have the recipe. I used this one, with a mixture of sultanas and raisins, yellow instead of red pepper, fewer tomatoes than stated (we only had 660g, some were green tomatoes … Continue reading →

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Past me

Posted on 22nd October 2019 by NomadWarMachine

Sitting, pen in hand, with blank paper in front of me, I chastise my past self. I shout at her for being lazy, for not writing more, so that I would need to write less. But my past self was … Continue reading →

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Why I write

Posted on 21st October 2019 by NomadWarMachine

I write to understand I write to create new worlds I write to remember. I write to relax I write to grieve I write to forget.

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Write Out

Posted on 19th October 2019 by NomadWarMachine

As anyone who lives in Glasgow will tell you, Glaschu means “dear green place” in Scottish Gaelic. And I feel very lucky to live in a vibrant city that has so many parks. Kelvingrove is the one I visit most, … Continue reading →

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Making Memories

Posted on 7th October 2019 by NomadWarMachine

A few years ago I decided to make myself a blanket – something warm and cheery for the winter months. Also, unusually for me, I decided not to rush it. So, over the last 3 years I’ve been acquiring wool … Continue reading →

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Doodle Out

Posted on 28th September 2019 by NomadWarMachine

I’ve let my doodling lapse recently – I’ve been busy working, and writing, and worrying. I miss it though – it’s good to switch off for a bit and relax. So I am thrilled that the CLMOOCers are joining up … Continue reading →

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Sort of writing

Posted on 31st August 2019 by NomadWarMachine

Today, instead of writing about CLMOOC, I have been writing to CLMOOCers. It’s a start!

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Writer’s Block

Posted on 29th August 2019 by NomadWarMachine

I’ve stalled. With just under five months till I submit my completed thesis I have run out of steam. I have no time to waste, and so I waste time. I know all of the advice – I have given … Continue reading →

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