I’ve just sneezed. Twice. According to one children’s rhyme this means I’m courting danger. Except I sneezed to the right, which means I’m also fortunate.…
23 November 2020 – St Clement’s Day
A quick one today after extended shenanigans over the weekend. It’s St Clement’s Day, but unfortunately it being lockdown, there’s no Clementing processions, no firing…
26 October 2020 – Steganography
It’s all about joining the dots. Dot to dot puzzles have been around a while. How long? I’m not sure, there’s not a lot out…
12 October 2020 – St Wilfred’s Day
My book said the weatherlore on St Wilfred’s Day is a trifle boring. But frankly, I find there’s nothing dull about standing on the pavement…
Old King Cole by William Wallace Denslow
18 August 2020 – St Helena’s Day
I learnt something new today. Which may not come as a huge surprise, as let’s face it, I’ve generally learnt something new every day since…
30 July 2020 – International Friendship Day
Right, I’m going to make this quick as I’m missing the Masterchef final. It’s International Friendship Day and I was shocked. SHOCKED. to discover that Friendship Day…
25 July 2020 – St James’s Day
Look, I’m going to be honest. I really don’t feel like writing this tonight. I’ve just eaten a huge bowl of custard and all I…