All puffed-up with myself, I posted a couple of weeks ago about all the things I was going to do and how I’d blog about it all. Yeah. Well, I didn’t do any of it. What are you gonna do? If 2020 has been a bit of a wobbly ride for most people, I’ve added […]
Things I learned today – crispy veg and feminist icons
Another instructive day… I learned that the Aga doesn’t let out the smell. So last night’s roasted veggies (I’ll just give them a few more minutes) were somewhat overdone by breakfast time. Speaking of Agas, have you seen the new version of All Creatures Great and Small? Boy Three and I have been enjoying […]
Things I learned today – Birthdays, basics and bosoms
Covid, house moves, sons hitting landmark birthdays, the loss of my Booths card… times that are unforgettable to the point of interesting. 2020. As another surprise, you can go to a wine school that teaches via virtual classes. They discuss what is a freestanding wine cooler and many more. There have been surprises at every […]
Pictures of recent days
Statues: celebrate the changes
A statue tells several stories. One is its subject’s, one is of those who commissioned and created it, and one of how we understand and react to these other stories. Which is most important? Do I need to open this post with a statement about black lives mattering? Surely not… Some things are blindingly obvious, […]