Approaching 50 years – a song a year (part 5, the 2010s)
Here is the fifth and final instalment of songs, one for each year from the year of my birth. The full Spotify playlist can be found here. 2010: For The … Continue reading
I’ve been out of the blogging loop
So what have I been up to? I spent a day with Pete on my brothers new boat: I had a birthday, so we went to Pint Shop in Cambridge for … Continue reading
Finished… I think
I watched a programme on BBC1 recently where professional artists were tasked with producing a self portrait. They found it challenging and one of the judges made the comment that, if … Continue reading
Self portrait
Painting is not easy, I know that, but I decided to have a go at painting a self portrait in acrylic paints. He’s the finished work (well, I still may … Continue reading
Pre-resolved
A year ago, I posted a few resolutions for 2014. How did I do? – Moisturise more ✓ – Continue running ✓ – Run a few 10k races ✓ – Read a classic — not sure … Continue reading
Some (minor) things I achieved this week
• I managed to break the 23 minute barrier for the first time at this weekend’s Parkrun. I really didn’t think that I would ever manage it, with recent weeks … Continue reading
Some (minor) things I achieved this week
• I ran 10 miles for the first time earlier this week. I’m thinking about having a go at a half-marathon next year! • I finally learned to tie a … Continue reading
51.51
It was a beautiful day yesterday in North Hertfordshire (it’s bucketing down as I type this) with blue skies but a real chill in the air and a little frost … Continue reading
1 year of Parkruns
One year ago today, I took part in my first Parkrun. Yesterday I drove to St Albans and took part in my 41st event, despite carrying a painful leg injury … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: Selfie
Inspired by the Daily Post. See my other entries for the weekly photo challenge here.
Sweet Sixteen – A letter to my 16 year old self
Inspired by the Daily Post… I once saw a book called Dear Me: A Letter to My Sixteen-Year-Old Self and was impressed by some of the entries by famous people. … Continue reading
My name is Stephen Chapman
From a Facebook group I started years ago, I know a few Stephen Chapman’s around the world (some better than others). As a bit of random fun, here are some … Continue reading
Gone for a Burton
I’ve been researching my family history for years and have been stuck on the person I most wanted to trace: my Great-Grandfather. “Sandy” Chapman was my Dad’s, Dad’s, Dad and … Continue reading
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