School Run, Sweets And Swears. November 19th, 2021 by Jo Neary

A Family Portrait. School Run, Sweets and Swears. Laddie was livid this morning because I wouldn’t let him have sweets for breakfast. He punched a pillow and angrily muttered words that weren’t swearing because he knows that’d be overstepping the mark. He didn’t even use the D-word. Last week he asked if he could tell […]

High Heels & Cartwheels – Ukrainian Soldiers VS Grunge Is Back July 3rd, 2021 by Jo Neary

What’s in the news today? Ukrainian Soldiers, have been officially photographed training in high heels. Maybe it’s a PR Stunt. If so, it’s a good one because everyone’s noticed. Maybe it’s saying, “look at brave these soldiers are. Notice anything in particular? Ah ha! That’s right. High heels. Brave AND useless. Unless you need to […]

Nerf Guns June 24th, 2021 by Jo Neary

I love sketchbooks and draw every day. This is a little doodled sequence from an A6 one, which I always carry when I’m out and about.   Have you seen ‘Hook’? We quite enjoyed it. I thought the message to make the most of the young years was a good one. Cast were ace too.

Getting Ready For The Apocalypse Or ‘Sewing And Gardening’. February 16th, 2020 by Jo Neary

Yes, it’s a ball of fun fur with eyes. But it’s more than that. It’s the beginning of my rekindling re: Making Do And Mending.

Elegant Outfit For An English Winter, As A Result Of Watching Youtubers Give Style Advice. February 14th, 2020 by Jo Neary

Wish I’d thought of being a style youtuber, but I’d just sound sarcastic and I can hardly be arsed to do more than wash my face.

How Do I Say Goodbye To You? On The EU and Pitying Boris Johnson. February 6th, 2020 by Jo Neary

(I was reading one of her books and now it’s my nickname. What a boring one. Made me laugh for that very reason) And check out his imaginative way of getting away with a rude gesture. Dix pointes.

No Running, No Heelies, No Gum/Sweets. January 29th, 2020 by Jo Neary

SHOCK SURPRISE, PRIMARY SCHOOL ORGANISES ANOTHER FUNDRAISER.  A disco with hot dogs and squash at the hatch. It’s a tradition. (Hopefully this post has enough commas for everyone, what with the current Missing Oxford Comma debacle on the Brexit Fifty Pee. If anything, there’s too many commas, it’s like I’m trying to overcompensate due to […]

All About Celia And Friends. Tune In, Turn Up and Drop Scones. January 15th, 2020 by Jo Neary

Attention. The first episode was supposed to include a recipe for sago pudding, but it got mislaid in the library. If found please pop through the letterbox at 169 Acacia Avenue, Lower Upping, Toxborough, CT16 4NL.

Finding things to draw, December 2019 – January 2020 so far. January 14th, 2020 by Jo Neary

Family Call Back on the word ‘Cacophony’. Does it mean ‘The Sound Of Poo’ in French?

From Chicago to Hastings June 2019 June 18th, 2019 by Jo Neary

There is a terrific exhibition at the De La Warr Pavilion at the moment. Here is my sketchbook, inspired by the 1970s Chicago Art Scene. Well he did make the scones, and forgot the baking powder. So they are cheese flavoured rocks made of flour and one egg. He still ate one. That’s cheese addiction […]