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The 'Burds of the Brush' (see BLAG 03) movement was back for its third edition last month, and host with the most Tozer Signs is here to share what went down in Bristol town.The Burds in action in Bristol. Burds of the Brush in BristolLast month I hosted the third annual Burds of the Brush; a two-day event welcoming female, trans and non-binary signwriters from the world to my little …

This morning, I awakened realizing that Follow Me Here is a quarter-century old. I misremembered and thought it was actually twenty-five years to the day since my first post, but looking back I actually opened the blog on November 15, 1999. Too bad, it would have been fitting if the anniversary were Thanksgiving Day! It has been a tumultuous quarter-century and also a third of my life. My career has …

The University of Sydney (alma mater of such awkward squad stalwarts as Germaine Greer, Robert Hughes and Clive James) has been grappling with the issue of how to reconcile people’s right to speak about stuff that annoys them, with the right of people not to be annoyed by that speaking. To this end, they have commissioned an external review that makes a number of recommendations, most of them eminently coherent …

Outside the Coolidge Corner's marquee prior to 'Thief of Bagdad.'Happy Thanksgiving!This year, among the many things I have to be thankful for is making it through 'The Thief of Bagdad' last Tuesday night. I accompanied the film just hours after having a stent removed following last week's kidney stone surgery.'Bagdad' had been scheduled for the Coolidge Corner's 'Sounds of Silents' series long before the kidney stone decided to make an …

My top tipple of the last ten days, in case you were wondering, has been Buckley’s Original Mixture. AKA Buck Bucks. It features no actual medicine but does contain pine needle extract, Balsam sap, camphor and smelling salts. A double Makers Mark just about cuts the stuff. So I’ll be the gent in the corner reeking of coniferous forest as you read these notes this week which might not take …

Ernie says "Christmas season begins shortly after the end of the big meal on Thanksgiving. Be there or be square" - so I'll follow his lead. Although over here Thanksgiving was actually two months ago. I didn't even notice - or know. All "we" do is to decorate the altar with ribbons of corn and other crops from the fields, so I gladly discard our local traditions in favour of …

A Pagan News Anthology Edited by Phil Hine & Rodney Orpheus £25 / £45 Available as an unlimited paperback with flaps & a special hardback edition of 300, featuring a bookplate signed by the editors. ISBN: 9781907222931 656 pp. | 165 x 221mm Containing 50+ original archive images and new illustrations by Krent Able The first 100 copies bought from SAP will include an exclusive postcard. Available late January 2025 …

Here at Frock Flicks HQ, we’re taking a four-day weekend on this American holiday, so

Today is Thanksgiving Day in the United States. I constantly remind myself that I am thankful and grateful everyday for all the blessings that have come my way throughout, not only this past year, but my entire lifetime. Typically, today is the day families gather, share the occasion and enjoy the day together. Our family always expressed our thankfulness for what we had and reminded ourselves to not worry about …

28 November 2024 I almost did not publish the post below. The online (and no doubt offline) debate about this topic is heated and often abusive, and as one gets older one loses usually loses the taste for such confrontations. So this post is offered as a respectful contribution to the debate on this subject. However, other equally sincere views are available. * Let us start with the people at …

I know it’s been a difficult month for so many of us. But I hope everyone can take time out to enjoy today’s holiday. Whether you’re with family, friends or just taking some quiet time, this is a good day to reflect on the good things we have and will have going forward.

I was out with a Buddhist friend of mine last night and the conversation got onto the subject of where Tina Turner might be. Metaphysically, of course, since she is no longer physically with us. ( her answer was something I couldn’t entirely grasp about how her essence in the ether will have been separated into five distinct elements and that if conditions are right, she will be reincarnated again …

Reading Time: 2 minutesCan colour-coding transform your lessons? Colour-coding connects ideas, reduces confusion, and helps students make sense of concepts. This research examines how colour-coding improves learning in physics. Published in 2024, The effect of colour-coding on students’ perception of learning in introductory mechanics (Thomas et al., 2024) demonstrates that strategically using colour helps students understand and connect […]

Rider Resilience follows the powerful stories of Nils Amelinckx, Rachael Walker, and Sam Rice as they navigate the highs and lows of their journey through life and mountain biking. Each rider faces unique challenges, demonstrating strength and resilience in the face of adversity. Narrated by the legendary Martyn Ashton, this film offers a raw and emotional insight into the sport, showing how cycling isn’t just about turning pedals —it’s about …

We used to have a sidebar that cycled through recent articles over at Knapsack, but one of our theme migrations lost that. I’ll look into getting that restored, but there’s still a lot of good things going on over there, so here’s a quick hit of what we’ve covered, including Black Friday sales. This time of year, Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are all the rage, and we do …