The universe is big. The universe is complex. The universe is dynamic. Everything in it moves. You can't move a mountain, but mountains are moving across the surface of the Earth. The Earth itself moves. It spins on its axis and it orbits the sun. The sun wanders through the Milky Way. The galaxies pirouette…Read more Move
Month: February 2023
Afrikan Culture
Shabaka Hutchings is a paradox. A paradox, that is, in the sense of "a person, thing or situation exhibiting an apparently contradictory nature" (dictionary.com). He was born and lives in the U.K.'s capital city, but he has inherited dark skin and African features from his Barbadian parents. His last name is fairly common in this…Read more Afrikan Culture
Bala Rocky
Early morning view across lake Bala, North Wales What does the word 'Bala' mean to you? To me, it is a lake in North Wales. That part of the country is mountainous, so it probably has a rocky shoreline. But "Bala Rocky" is not how you would express that in English. Perhaps, then, the title…Read more Bala Rocky
Me and My Friends
Judging by how much time we spend together, my best friend is a computer. My Amelia connects me with the world and all the people in it. Sometimes, she sulks, but she is always there when I need some information or advice. She is a great source of entertainment, too. The other day, for example,…Read more Me and My Friends
Crotchety Man 