Monthly Archives: February 2014
The Case of the Puzzling Panels 2
To get behind the surface appearances here we need to, well, get behind the surface. This is the fireplace from the previous post, viewed from inside. This shot (sorry about the quality) looks directly up towards the chimney pot three … Continue reading
The Case of the Puzzling Panels 1
These two shots are of the mantelpiece in our front room. At first sight it is just a decorated mantelpiece, probably put in after the house was rebuilt in the 18th Century. But it has some puzzling features. I am … Continue reading
Wood and Glass
February sunset, through the kitchen window.
Plates 5
In a month when nature round the world is reminding us who is really in charge this picture seemed the most appropriate choice.
Plates 4
We bought this plate in Bassano del Grappa, a town on the edge of the mountains in the Veneto in Italy. We have quite a number of Italian friends that we have known for many years and often went to … Continue reading
Energy, Globalisation and the Left Hand Side of my Desk
This picture is informative rather than elegant, but… I was sitting at my desk thinking about nothing in particular when it struck me that there were a surprising number of different kinds of energy represented on the left hand six … Continue reading
Reflections 