So that’s another little arbitrary milestone passed. I am always amused at the hype over a day that is, in effect exactly like every other day. Someone picked a day that is eleven days after the Winter Solstice and decided … Continue reading →
I love this day. For me, the Winter Solstice is the highlight of a dreary winter, as it is the day when it stops getting darker each evening. At 11:38pm tonight, the sun will start its slow but inexorable climb … Continue reading →
Christmas? Pish! A newfangled institution. New Year? Piffle! Nearly as fresh out of the box as Christmas. Now if you want a good honest decent festival, pick one that predates those two pretenders by thousands of years. Happy Solstice everyone. … Continue reading →
Dear Retailers, Yes, I am aware that Christmas is on the distant horizon, but I would like to point out that it is but one day, and hardly warrants nine weeks of advertising. It is just one day. That’s all. … Continue reading →
