The sky was clear around sunset last night too, so I went and had a quick star and planet gaze.  They're all still there.  It was still chilly.  I mentioned yesterday that Canada is having it Seriously Cold, so some Canadians have headed south to where it is warmer.  Stephanie, aka the Yarn Harlot, and her Mum are two, they're currently enjoying ( Read more... )

Gnu-s

Some of us are old enough to remember the elegant and intelligent act that was Flanders and Swann.  Some of us merely have vague memories of The Hippopotamus Song - the chorus of which could easily becom an anthem for the Glastonbury Music Festival.  Others, who may be too young, could start looking here.  Because both men were so much ( Read more... )