As part of my childhood love of animals (stuffed and real), I somehow became aware of Steiff, the German manufacturer of iconic stuffed toys and inventors of the original Teddy bear. They sold a huge range of animals of all sizes and species, most of them about as realistic-looking as it was possible for a… Continue reading Memorabilia: Steiff Ibex
Memorabilia: Flowers the Lion
Throughout my childhood, I cherished my collection of stuffed animals. In Bangkok, they slept with me every night, arranged along the side of my bed in a painstaking order that I was daily upset that our maid disarranged when she made the bed every morning. My animals all had names and personalities. They kept me… Continue reading Memorabilia: Flowers the Lion
My Lego Builds
I do buy and build Lego kits, but I most enjoy creating my own builds, which nowadays tend to be recreations of architecture that exists in the world. Here’s a gallery showing my work, along with inspiration photos (some builds are entirely out of my own head). These are in chronological order, and this gallery… Continue reading My Lego Builds
Japan: Nezu Shrine Azaleas
We arrived in Japan too late (mid April is already too late, thanks to climate heating) for almost all the cherry blossoms, but well in time for the spectacular azaleas at Nezu Shrine. Full photo gallery below. You might also like: Australia 2013 Calendar
Incat Systems
From 1991 until its acquisition by Adaptec in 1995, I worked for Incat Systems in Milan and then California (yes, it was a long commute). Here are some “family” photos of my colleagues on both continents, some of whom are still friends, others I’ve lost touch with. You might also like: Netflix 100M Party Facebook’s… Continue reading Incat Systems