Author Archives: NomadWarMachine

T-REX

Posted on 31st July 2019 by NomadWarMachine

For the couple of months there’s been a T-Rex in Glasgow – one of the most complete skeletons in the world. Of course, we left it until the final day to visit.

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Lewis

Posted on 22nd July 2019 by NomadWarMachine

Not so much a feldgang as an overview of our holiday. Some glorious skies and ancient artefacts. Callanais: Dun Carloway Broch Norse chess pieces Terns feeding at Port Ness Machairs Views A teddy for a not-yet-born Ballachulish – on the … Continue reading →

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Monday Feldgang

Posted on 8th July 2019 by NomadWarMachine

As I walked up the path to work today I looked to my right, and noticed some more flowers. Some are cultivated, the others are native. All are lovely.

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Saturday Feldgang

Posted on 6th July 2019 by NomadWarMachine

Geraniums do well in our garden. Here’s three – the first two are bought, but still have a natural look. The third grows in abundance. The flowers are smaller, but they are so pretty.

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The Lion and the Unicorn

Posted on 4th July 2019 by NomadWarMachine

The lion and the unicorn were fighting for the crown … A pause in my day to think about today’s Feldgang. The noise of the stonemasons reminded me that this staircase is being repaired. The lion, of course, stands for … Continue reading →

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Morning flowers

Posted on 3rd July 2019 by NomadWarMachine

Between the main road and Professors’ Square is a pathway with wild flowers growing on either side of it. I always appreciate them, today I stopped and took a few pics with my phone

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Chapel

Posted on 2nd July 2019 by NomadWarMachine

Today’s feldgang – I nipped out to see if a colleague was in, and took a shortcut back through our Uni chapel. I always feel guilty doing this – and more so today as I quickly took out my phone … Continue reading →

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Standing up for what one believes in

Posted on 29th June 2019 by NomadWarMachine

All I did was sign a letter. A letter that asked for clarification about academic freedom. That’s all. As a result of signing that letter I have been sacked as editor of an academic journal I have been told, by … Continue reading →

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Catching my breath

Posted on 1st June 2019 by NomadWarMachine

Phew, I am glad May is over. Annual review and a deadline to submit a draft lit review in the same week – both done. I am apparently on track to submit by January 2020. I hope I can cope … Continue reading →

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Creative playfulness

Posted on 4th May 2019 by NomadWarMachine

I submitted a draft of my PhD discussion chapter yesterday. It’s over 7,000 words, so I won’t post it all here! I can never remember the actual title of my thesis – but I am looking broadly about how peer … Continue reading →

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