Carting this flippin’ canvas round with me everywhere I go, just in case I get an hour or two here or there to work on it. First coat of paint now applied and dry, last worked on it last Saturday, next opportunity will be next Monday.
Son’s school has just announced that it wants to become an academy. Why? It’s listed as one of the best (added value) state-funded schools in the country, why does it need to change? They reckon it’s going to mean a higher level of funding. What they don’t mention is they can unilaterally vote unlimited pay rises for the senior management team, and ditch union recognition. It also involves a massive transfer of public land and buildings into the private sector.
How can this be stopped? Apparently it can’t be. Another headache to distract me from all the things I’m supposed to be doing, like earning a living.
Invitation finished for the midwinter celebration. I can’t say I’m that pleased with it, but it does the job of communicating the essential information. It has to be invitation-only for insurance purposes.
Guests beginning to show an interest in taking part in the nativity play.
Found willing supplier of fire-proof varnish and fuses. Polythene tube and paper rope need to be explored next.
Also been having some fun with Photoshop and concrete poetry.
Hoping that tomorrow will bring the opportunity of doing some paid work, otherwise it will be 2 weeks since I earned anything. Bank balance beginning to look rather thin.
