It's been a long time since I have written anything. I think I might be a little rusty. It really is quite amazing how quickly and easily one falls out of the habit, and out of practice. Now, something that I once found quite simple and which took very little time to complete has become troublesome and difficult. Not only do I seem to have lost much of my vocabulary, but I also seem to have a problem with direction. I'm sure that it will come back quickly - especially if, as is my intention, I keep this up and maintain it as I once did. As with almost everything in life, however, there are few certainties, and all I can promise are my good intentions and determination. I hope that will be enough to be going on with in the meantime - until I get back into the way of it.

It has been a long time since I updated the Daily Bowl of Stu, and much has happened in this little corner of the universe that I call my life in the meantime. There have been some ups and a few downs. To begin with, we're all a couple of years older - and at least we have that in common with everyone and everything else! I still take photos, although not as often as I once did. I got a little disillusioned when, despite winning numerous national and local prizes, and being named Scottish novice photographer of the year by the Scottish Photographic Federation, I still have not managed to encourage one single person to even enquire about purchasing any of my images. I decided that I would be better off concentrating on other things, and that is what I have done. Anyway, if I am to bring you all up to date with life with the Stu, then it will be better done over a number of days. Look out for tomorrow's instalment on how I coped when Liam woke up taller than me!

Past years -- 2006, 2005 and 2004 respectively