Gasconade – the dictionary says the word means extravagant boasting, boastful talk or bluster. Why/how did Sidey choose that word for a weekend theme? I am really late responding to it first because I have not been writing much, second because I didn’t know what it meant and it sounded like a fizzy drink, third … More In praise of the BLOG
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I thought I would just begin writing, then choose colors and themes and all that, but I forgot I was in Shanghai – so had to find out more about Internet here than I really wanted to know. See you again soon
Walking on Kit Hill. Surprised there are hardly any people anywhere to be seen. ? They are all on the beaches? English kids are still in school? At first sight, look at the view, across to Kelly Bray, all around. The ground looks sun-baked and pretty bare. Of course it is not. I found the … More Cornwall – 3 – Kit Hill
The last time I was in Cornwall, I went on a geology walk to Trebarwith Beach, looking at rocks with the excellent John Clutterbuck. On Wednesday he arrived to take us to a local farm, where the farmer, Phil, had agreed to show us the Quarry on his land. Unlike the previous walk, or most … More Cornwall – 2 – The quarry
I was saddened this week to read of the coroner’s verdict on the death of Cory Monteith. The 31-year-old talented actor and performer had been plagued by substance abuse problems long before his Hollywood days and had voluntarily checked himself into rehab in March where he completed a 30-day program. Heroin and alcohol – a…
Is it really nearly three weeks since I posted anything? Or, is it just that I got muddled up posting on the phone app (being techy again away from the sofa desk) and deleted all sorts of things by mistake? I have now been in Cornwall for a week. My hosts are wonderful. So is … More Cornwall – 1
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