[F.F. Teague]

All good, John.
F.

[Sarah-Jane Crowson]

I've managed to make enough money from occasionally published vispo, illustration, and workshops/articles/other to cut down my hours in regular paid work in 2022.

This means that I have ALL DAY Monday and Friday to work on the PhD and creative practice unfettered.

It also means that today I had time to have a proper (like proper, in a salon and everything) haircut.

Sarah-Jane

[F.F. Teague]

That's all GOOD, Sarah-Jane. And I think I know why you've changed your avatar now: to reflect your new haircut?

My first book is on its way, I found out earlier today. In 2016, I worked with Yellow Zebra Safaris' then co-owner Rory and an artist named Andre to put together a children's section for the website; now they want to turn it into a book, hooray. It'll include all the blogs, fun facts, puzzles, pictures, and a few other things (details to follow). My first task is to come up with wording for 'About the Author' (max. 120) and a photo

[F.F. Teague]

The current occupiers of the house Brother Adrian purchased in November have found a bungalow to buy, at last. He should be able to move in during late February or early March. He's looking forward to owning a shed

[Jayne Osborn]

Bad news first: Despite being triple-jabbed I've had a very nasty bout of Covid, even having to go to A & E (ER) to have everything checked, particularly my lungs; I finally tested negative today but still have a relentless cough and can't manage a phone conversation yet because of it.

The good news: The hospital doctor who looked after me thought I was twenty years younger than I am. I've often been told I look ten years younger... but TWENTY??? Now, that's what I call Good News!

Jayne

[Max Goodman]

You make me smile, Jayne.

Be well.

[Shaun J. Russell]

I successfully defended my dissertation titled Intention and the Mid-seventeenth Century Poetry Edition yesterday -- the final step in the Ph.D.

I'm probably one of the only people who can actually claim to have enjoyed writing a dissertation, but that's truly the case.

[F.F. Teague]

Originally Posted by F.F. Teague

The current occupiers of the house Brother Adrian purchased in November have found a bungalow to buy, at last. He should be able to move in during late February or early March. He's looking forward to owning a shed

For the sake of completeness, I report that Bro. A. moved into his new house last month and is very much enjoying life in Pittville, just 10 minutes' stroll from his silly sister. Delays occurred because the previous owners had a bit of bad luck with their property search, but all is well now. He's currently engaged in several construction projects, including a ramp into the garden from his garage and an extension to his shed

Best wishes,
Fliss

[John Isbell]

Good news Fliss! That is always a welcome moment.

Cheers,
John

[Jonathan James Henderson]

I guess the best news for myself is simply that I'm back to writing poetry after 8 years of NOT writing poetry, mostly spurred by my renewed interest in literature after years spent more on music, philosophy, science, even some video games. It's been a bright spot in a year of real darkness everywhere else.