BlackAndWhite

in the shade - the heat has returned, I haven't quite covered the windows with space blankets

afternoon tube - I'm so glad that the brief journey I had to do on the Tube this week was above ground and not during rush hour

can I play the drum - after much deliberation, we agreed to a drum kit in Oscar's bedroom

Scientist at Work - we stood for an hour to watch this scientist perform experiments at the local Polish community fair. Close up, engaging, complete with flames, liquid nitrogen being thrown in the air, and the occasional explosion

early morning calls with Mum

success | so close

family haircut - Who knew that a haircut was a great excuse for a day out?

on my way - reflections are always fun

setting up camp - I love the way the smoke seemed to linger over the campsite briefly

Alpine House, Kew

reading - this is the first time we've found Oscar engrossed in Chinese books, I'm mighty impressed

coffee shop

Breakfast Spot - we were the first ones in but it was packed by the time we left. As far as I could tell, one chef served everyone.

3 April 2026

Yanzhou by boat

overcast

Xuanwumen Gate

for the joy of playing

family haircut @ Studio Path

Preparing for his first Chinese lesson

Schools Head of the River - starting positions

Morning swim

Foggy morning

race complete

patterns are everywhere

a hug before you go

unusual starting positions

300 years old and starting to shed limbs

Day in the office

Learning to use a beat sequencer

Behind closed doors

"He's standing on a car. Is he not afraid of falling down?"

Beyond repair

hive of inactivity

I've started learning the piano again

Roadside repairs

A week of rain

Language homework: Can you follow origami instructions?

Introducing the pedals

Can I make you coffee?

Line of sight to home. A small detour on foot.

An intro to Zoom

The calm before the storm.

Homework time

satisfaction - there is something undeniably satisfying about using a good peeler

focus - broken, blunt, crumbling, if it makes a mark it's good

stillness - for a long time nothing moved

london - a walk along the river

selfie - first week back at work

letter writing

The River Thames

the other side

Grass Storm