Willow's workshop

My first view of the steps - I couldn't see the bottom. Having come thus far, I suppose I should see where they go.

Ask for Clive is a UK charity whose mission is to make places welcoming and safe for everyone, especially LGBTQIA.

They have partnered with many clubs and pubs to help make them safer spaces.

To be fair, I don't think Mozart wrote anything in the dorian mode.

This lovely bronze by Louis-Ernest Barrias of the child Mozart is at The Harris, in Preston. There are several castings of this around the world; there's one at the Musée d'Orsay, but that one has lost the bow.

There's a lot of chat about 'Mode' at the moment. For the moment, I will reserve judgment. For sure, I shan't join the group until I understand its purpose.

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odd things, mannequins. 3D representations of who we want to be, or are, or were.

the skills to make curved window glass have almost disappeared. it's quite something to watch. I hope nobody decides to break this one for a laugh.

Coffee bar. It's quite nice. Looks pretty, too.

The setting sun warms the forbidding walls of the castle and gilds this little tree. A nice close to the day.

Guacamole doesn't store well, or for long. But sometimes you need to keep it for a day or two in the fridge. Even in a sealed jar, the surface goes khaki or even grey. It's ok to eat but unsightly. Scoop it off and feed to the dog?

A chef friend shared his tip - top up the jar with water (to exclude air from the surface) and pour it off when you are ready to serve some of the green goodness.

Water won't mix or dilute the product but will save you from that ugliness!

At the end of the alley was this sign. The ancient electrical junction box made me wince and smile in equal parts.

The Vatican Flag at half mast.

OK, I wasn't going to get any more cookbooks - my shelves are full. However, I saw this, read some of it, and laughed. Some of the recipes are a bit questionable, but the expletive-laden text is so different from anything else in my collection that I had to have this. And it just made me laugh; it reminded me of someone I used to go out with.

It's all about cooking and eating vegetables, cooked by yourself, instead of buying takeouts. Well, cooking veg appeals; I can't remember the last time I took food out of a restaurant, and have never had it delivered.

Candid. Gruppetto di ragazzi in Via Clavature , Centro Storico in un lugubre pomeriggio nebbioso. Small group of young people in Via Clavature, Downtown, in a gloomy and foggy afternoon. Cameraphone. Bologna 2021

I hurt my wrists a while back and sometimes struggle with opening jars.

A kind Flickr friend suggested cutting up an old pair of rubber gloves and using them to grip a recalcitrant jar.

Brilliant. Problem solved!

It was good to see the microfoam drag on the glass. For me, it's the right texture.

A poor pun - I just love the way that the Basque language is full of X, K, and Z ... and hardly ever pronounced the way I would expect. It's a real puzzle language.

www.pyreneanexperience.com/basque-language-origins/

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And I also like this cloth, which is made from English wool.

In little gaps between the old buildings one can find artisans making furniture, leather goods, hand dying wool, And other such activities. Being Sunday there's not much happening here today.

I love a bit of bunting!

Apple spinach almonds cinnamon water. Whizz for 20s

This is a similar and the aspergillum rests inside, ready to sprinkle the faithful with holy water.

Asperges me, Domine, hyssopo, et mundabor:

Lavabis me, et super nivem dealbábor.

Today, 20th June, is known as Yellow Day. This is (in the northern hemisphere) the eve of the beginning of summer, when days are longest, we spend more time outdoors, socialize more, and maybe look forward to holidays. Let the good times roll!

The plant is Corokia cotoneaster, commonly known as the Wire-netting bush. It's native to Aotearoa/New Zealand, where its Māori name is korokio.

A red admiral suns itself on the towpath.

So few butterflies to be seen , I'm keeping this grainy shot as it might be the only one this season.

Malcolm McLean invented the shipping container in 1956.

Here you get get fish & chips, and have churros for dessert.

Sadly we no longer have Monty, he was very poorly and had to be put to sleep a few weeks ago

Not a 'photograph'. Not a work of art. Just a page in my visual diary.

An installation projected onto a doctor's building, with a narration and music.

He's recharging

In Oxford, scientists have discovered a highway of enormous dinosaur tracks. I wonder if this is at the northern end of it.

A good portion of green soup, full of fiber and nutrients, and not much fat. Cost 50p per serve to produce, including shop-bought baguettes.

I think I've realized why I am so fascinated by this building. It reminds me of the Arkitex building set I loved to play with when I was a boy.

In the middle of the picture can be seen the cathedral spire.

Autumnal murk returns.

It sort of worked. I forgot to add the baking powder and knocked most of the air out of the mix. But it sort of worked and tasted fine.

Now it's time to remove the switch assembly (top) by undoing the 4 screws holding it in place. Then remove the base cap (held by 4 longer screws. The cables are all gathered together with a single cable tie - cut with scissors to make manipulation easier.

Gently tease the battery cables away from the circuit board - you can see where they were plugged in to the board.

After all that exciting caffeine, here is a nice hosta to bring some calm.

When your new computer is delivered with a cracked screen, don't be upset. Make pickles 😁

Remains of the Roman baths near Lancaster Castle

I seldom see contrails here. These were particularly noticeable.