I made pestle pies today, or at least an approximation thereof. The first Sunday after 7 July was the traditional date for the Lapford Revel in…
10 July 2020 – Seven Brothers’ Day
Another skyward staring day. It’s Seven Brothers’ Day, nothing to do with Howard Keel or The Rape of the Sabine Women, and everything to do with Estonia.…
9 July 2020 – David Hockney
Today I’ve been reading the Brothers Grimm because it’s David Hockney’s 83rd birthday. Obviously. I inherited my love of Hockney from my mother as most of…
8 July 2020 – St Wihtburh’s Day
Yes I did have some of that chocolate cake for breakfast. And yes, it’s even better after a night in the fridge. According to the Dictionary…
7 July 2020 – Half Way Through
Just eaten a lot of cake, and now I’m in a bit of a brain fog. Navigating this post might be tricky. I’ve made it…