We’ve got a rally going past our house today. As usual, I forgot to move my car before they closed the road, so I can’t go and see my friend. I really enjoyed the first few cars, then I got bored and worried about sunburn, so I went in. Now I’m getting heartily sick of the noise, and there’s still at least half an hour to go before I can…
My story “Infant Colic” is up at the website of Cosmos Magazine. I love the illustration.
Traditionally the chestnuts ripen in time for the Fiesta de San Martin (Martinmass)on November 11th. This year they’re already falling from the trees, which I suspect is one more sign of global warming. I picked a few to try a still life, just for fun. The bowl is a replica (from ancient Babylon, I think) that I bought ages ago from a museum catalogue.
My son’s homework takes up most of the afternoons, so we’ve been neglecting his Godmother, Ana. On Saturday we finally got there and had a good time. Here’s Ana’s daughter, Nayra.