Viva La Republique!

Well it's been an eventful few weeks since I last posted... lots of madness that we shall just have to gloss over, but last weekend, a community event overtook most things. For those that don't know, Liverpool has been awarded European Capital of Culture 2008. To that end, where I live in a small area called Garston, was one of the areas chosen to have it's own focal point. There has been a focus for a number of years on bringing art and all things cultural to Garston and we now have the Garston Cultural Embassy, designed by artist Michael Trainor.

The celebration on Saturday saw the arrival of the President and his weapon of mass attraction (don't be rude) to declare independence! There was a parade and local groups performing all led by a local pirate who with the help of some dodgy diamonds helped Garston in the 18th C!!!

So despite an attempted assasination attempt the new President was installed, promising no more parking fines or council tax for the citizens of Garston (thank you!) and told us of the large olive oil deposits that have been discovered underneath the Embassy (yippee - we are rich!) and urged us all to use creativity to build the future of this fine area!

So.... come to Garston.... just remember to bring your passport!!!!

I've got a new book....

Really... that's unusual Sarah! I hear you cry...

I've been in a complete creative slump recently, and in my - much talked about - done nothing about - effort to kick myself out of it, I got this book, to administer the much needed kick up the Arse-ne Wenger (sorry...can't swear it's Lent)

Well I'm liking it so far, I've been drawing mugs and chairs and even people I'm excellent at eyebrows I have discovered, so if you want a badly executed drawing of yourself - with excellent eyebrows - you know the woman to ask! However, I want to do something I'm better at, I have tasks to do to make things for the Africa night (will tell you more) but I want something to do that I want to do and this is where I'm stuck...... my hands are idle - bad sign - you know what they say about the devil and idle hands AND it's Lent too, so please help, save this nutter from herself and tell her what to make!