I grew up in Fresno.
If you’re still with me, I think we’re doing okay. I came to England to do an MA in poetry at the University of East Anglia, where I’ve lingered ever since. I’m currently studying for my PhD in creative/critical writing at the University of East Anglia. My thesis involves translating Beowulf. My own poetry, at least so far, tends to avoid the broadsword genre. Perhaps this is a failing.
What do I do in my spare time? I don’t have spare time; I’m doing a PhD. In the time I waste that should be spent working, however, I do like old movies (Gilda, The Thin Man, Singin’ in the Rain, etc) and knitting, often in tandem. I am getting increasingly into sewing. My interior decorating sense can be described as follows: if it is shaped like an animal and serves no purpose whatsoever, I probably own it.
So, there you have it. One half twee domesticity, one half bloodthirsty Viking. It’s a happy match.
July 9, 2008 at 4:49 pm
Nervous Purvis. Hmmm, I grew-up with that as well as other various forms of the name purvis.
Well hello, nice to run across you on the web.
BTW-I’m in Texas.