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Gee how I hate paperwork! Such a waste of my time. Can’t believe years ago I used to keep a record of everything I sold. I lie; I didn’t as it was Maureen that enjoyed that. I mean really enjoyed it…

My glass studio is multi functioning. As I regard it being the focal point of my operations on this planet it is home to some of my non-glass activities such as Beaver Scouts. If you were to visit now you would trip over a flag, some hoops, and bags of badges…

I pride myself that I can make anything out of glass but that’s not exactly true. For example, I can’t make (nor would I want to) make a Caithness Glass rosebowl. Yes, I have been asked…

Over the years I have “won” many certificates although I am not sure the term “won” is accurate. Usually, I am presented with a certificate which celebrates an occasion or recognises some effort on my part…

My experience of making scientific glassware has led me to enjoy short runs. By this I am not talking about effects of diarrhoea but making twenty or one hundred pieces all the same…

Its not really about surviving, its more about trying to turn the page forward to a new chapter if not a new book. I actually felt I could do with a new library…