The pursuit of happiness, 1680–1790.
Author: Richard Carter
A fat, bearded chap with a Charles Darwin fixation.
Molly Carter (2006–2021)
My late mum’s dog (and, since 2009, my dad’s dog and companion), Molly, died yesterday, exactly 12 years to the day after my mum died. Molly was, as I’m sure you’ll realise, the best dog ever. We’ll all miss her. Thanks, Pups! See also: Meet Molly Carter
Dangerous perversion
BBC News: Doctor Hossam Metwally poisoned partner in ‘exorcism ritual’An anaesthetist who poisoned his partner in a series of botched exorcism ceremonies is facing jail.Hossam Metwally, 61, performed a “dangerous perversion” of the Islamic Ruqya ritual on Kelly Wilson at the couple’s home in Grimsby. The implication seems to be that not all exorcism ceremonies… Continue reading Dangerous perversion
Book review: ‘Ariadne's Thread’ by Philippa Comber
In memory of W.G. Sebald.
Book review: ‘Heavy Light’ by Horatio Clare
A journey through madness, mania and healing.
Book review: ‘Etta Lemon’ by Tessa Boase
The woman who saved the birds.
Time flies
Cheryl Ladd is 70!!
Book review: ‘The Screaming Sky’ by Charles Foster
A celebration of swifts.
Book review: ‘Deep Work’ by Cal Newport
Rules for focused success in a distracted world.
Change…
Change needed to tackle climate crisis, says woman with four kids, three castles, two houses, and a palace.