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Spring Or Summer?

What is going on? As I write this, it’s 28°C (82.4°F) outside. I wouldn’t be surprised if this were the warmest 15th April in history. We’re only halfway through April and it already feels like the end of July. I’d … Continue reading

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What If Iran Had Invaded Mexico?

Jason sent me this excellent article by Noam Chomsky on how Iran’s nuclear programme is a direct response to the historical danger posed in the region by the US, and how the answer to the issue may lie in promoting … Continue reading

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Lights

Finally, some sixteen months after moving into this house, we’ve got rid of the two lightbulbs protruding on wires from above the television in the living-room and above the sideboard in the sitting-room. The lights we’ve had on order for … Continue reading

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Holiday Snaps

As promised, I’ve been beavering away on the photos we took during our recent trip to the United Arab Emirates and Oman. Many deletions, rotations and captions later, the albums are finally available for your viewing pleasure. The completion of … Continue reading

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Pavement Art

Frank set me a link to this fabulously deceptive pavement art. I’m bowled over by the quality of the pieces.

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