Chernikov reviewed on 'I Love 'Typography'

James Puckett has a nice review on 'Graphic Masterpieces of Yakov G. Chernikov: The Collection of Dmitry Y. Chernikov'. Chernikov was one of the most accomplished Russian Constructivist writers and architects. From 'I Love Typography'. Go here to view the article.

Wicked!

Our granddaughters went to see 'Wicked' at the Hammersmith Apollo and went backstage to meet one of the actors, Alexia Khadime (the Wicked Witch of the West), who is a friend of Aaron.

Ice Ice baby!

Snow disappearing rapidly today... but not before we had snapped this massive icicle which had formed above the back door. Gracie had one last manic zoom around the garden, getting herself completely immersed in the white stuff!

January grinds to a start...

We've had various amounts of snow over the last three weeks, which has given a stuttering start to 2010. Our trip to London tomorrow is now off, due to BA canceling flights from Newcastle to Heathrow. So no visit to the Toggies, Aaron and Nicola, no theatre visit, and no joining in with Pauline's 60th birthday celebrations. We'll have to get out for a 'nice brisk walk' in the snow (family joke!).The Christmas decorations came down on Wednesday... baubles back in the box... cards recycled... tree up in the loft... always more than a landmark as it is also Nicola and Megan's birthday.
We did manage to see our good friends Kate and Terry, and took Gracie for a bracing walk on the beach before going back to their place for lovely soup. Other pictures here show our field and environs in a lovely blanket of white. It's nice to look at but it's also nice when it melts. It does remind me of Norway though.... mmmmmmm yes, Norway.... perhaps time for another visit this year...?

New Year

Bren was booked to sing on New Year's Eve at The Queen's Head in Cullercoats, where apparently she went down a storm. Here she is with her adoring fans.

After dropping her off at the venue I visited Roberta and Nathan and a quality gathering of friends for a couple of hours before going back to welcome in the New Year with Bren at the pub. Later on a struggle through the new snow to pop in on Paula and Al and friends.

This morning LOTS of new snow, which Gracie loved! A precarious drive down the A19 to PC World to discover that.... they weren't open! Back tomorrow to hopefully pick up a bargain lap top for Bren.

Christmas #2

More festive fun from the Sokell household on Christmas Day...

Poppy and Grandpa took Gracie for a walk in the snow... while Emma preferred to stay in the warm and read her new book...

The Wii was a big hit with Grandma, Sari, Angel and Megan...

Matt 's competitive edge was channeled into Monopoly City...

Grandma applied the ceremonial flame to the pudding...

And then relaxed with her new massage machine.

Pure spine-tingling magic from Dick Gaughan