Category: The World
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Earthlog:07012016
It has been five days since my last update. The weather, still wet, has turned drier. And colder. Not as cold as usual winters go, but a bit on the chilly side. Well, chillier. Apparently, it has been the warmest and wettest December since records began. Apparently, we seem to have broken the most records…
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The last Friday before Christmas
Between you and me, I’m having a little trouble getting into the Christmas Spirit this year, for some reason… I don’t know why. I’m loving all the Christmas themes going around, and the lights that are everywhere… maybe a little too everywhere, but ignore me – they still look nice. Maybe it’s the weather… it’s…
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Gravatar Hang Up
I don’t use social media, so my blog is the only place I can share the various places where I hang Andra’s Dad. #DadIsWellHung. So in between Christmas posts and jaunts into outer space, share them I shall. I was inspired with this one, and held onto the inspiration whilst an unplanned Windows Update took…
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Chiselled
Through block of clay or lump of rockMarble slab or granite stoneThe chiseller’s hard at workPainstakingly knockingChippingTapping and smoothingDeveloping a head, a body, a humanoidStark eyesCold skinLifeless, yet full of lifeTimeless, yet full of time alsoBut createdFrom the EarthBy a being of the EarthFor the Earth Forever
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Snow, man!
You may now breathe a sigh of relief. This post marks the end of my Snowman and Selfies series. I tried to make myself look like a snowman, so I did. I also had to finish the week with a few festive balls to decorate the post, so I’ve allowed…