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The last public execution at Lancaster Castle took place in 1865. The gallows were accessed through French windows in the round tower. From 1865 to 1910 executions were carried out in private behind the wall in the middle of the frame.
Across the city revellers celebrated the arrival of the new year. I went to bed early. The fireworks got going at 2am. I thought that was as appropriate as 'new year' itself - an almost random choice. Like this egg.
Perihelion (when Earth is closest to the Sun) occurs 3rd January - for me, that's the new year.
Nevertheless, I hope everyone has a happy new year, wars stop, and the folly of greed ends. I don't bet on it but I live in hope.
Overnight bran and chia in Greek yogurt and a bit of milk. Topped with sliced banana, balsamic glaze and a spot of lingonberry jam. Served with blood orange juice.
Sweet and tart; feel energized.
Two hens' eggs. On the left, this smaller. paler yolk comes from a bird that's kept in a cage. On the right, a so-called free range egg; bigger, darker, richer texture and flavor. Together, they made a decent breakfast.
Domestic and farmed birds had to be kept indoors until 9 April as a precaution against avian flu. A hideous disease that has decimated even flocks of sea birds.
Walking along the river bank, I am compelled once again to stop, to stand and stare. I am reminded of the poem by W.H Davies
Leisure
What is this life if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare?-
No time to stand beneath the boughs
And stare as long as sheep or cows:
No time to see, when woods we pass,
Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass:
No time to see, in broad daylight,
Streams full of stars, like skies at night:
No time to turn at Beauty's glance,
And watch her feet, how they can dance:
No time to wait till her mouth can
Enrich that smile her eyes began?
A poor life this if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.
It's been a bit of a day and I needed a constructive distraction. I found a burger press and used it to shape some fishcakes. It worked quite well. And it helped to get a grip on portion control, too.
Nothing special here - mashed potatoes, tuna. onion, garlic, parsley, a bit of milk and egg to bind, then pressed and coated with breadcrumbs. Rest for 30 minutes in the fridge, then cook and serve. or freeze for when you're ready. Maybe next Friday.