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Haunted Battlefields: The Ghosts of the Somme
I think it would break my heart to go there. In researching this article, I discovered that my great-uncle had been at Mametz Wood. He survived that, but not the war.
JoHarrington, on 07/04/2013
Flora Sandes: A Female Soldier in the First World War
Kate - You are very welcome. I wasn't at all surprised that she was Yorkshire, and even less so that her parentage was Irish. Hefty combination there!
JoHarrington, on 07/04/2013
The WWI War Poems of Wilfred Owen: The Poetry is in the Pity
Kate - I now have an exquisite mental image of muses swapping shifts.
I did read how the WWII war poets felt that they couldn't possibly match the passion of Owen, Sassoon, Graves etc. Plus it had already been said and the message hadn't got ...
JoHarrington, on 07/04/2013
Vegetarian Eating In and Around Albufeira
It's just not a 'thing' in Portugal. When they have so many world famous fish dishes, vegetarianism seems like a slap in the face. But it's inching in. I guess it's about supply and demand. The more veggies turn up, the more likely vegetarian ...
JoHarrington, on 07/04/2013
Emily and Me: Empathy Across the Centenary
It's a hard call to make. On the one hand, internalisation of the glass ceiling is definitely a factor. On the other, when that is recognised and you go for it, then it turns out that the glass ceiling is still there anyway.
But it's coming ...
JoHarrington, on 07/04/2013
Hot Weather Container Gardening
We have terrible hard dry clay here, but with some work, the soil can be made fertile. I'm only gardening in containers right now, but maybe someday I'll be on a patch of land. Let me know how you make out with your garden.
Ragtimelil, on 07/04/2013
A Fast and Effortless Way to Clean your Fish Tank
That is truly a sad story. RIP fish. :(
JoHarrington, on 07/04/2013
A Traveler’s Daydreaming Throughout the World of Wonders
@LisaSanderson
Well, some people simply don't want to learn and experience more then! :)
Or, maybe it is that we, humans, are very different between us and consequently we get inspired by all kinds of different things... What matters is to find ...
EliasZanetti, on 07/04/2013
The Nesco Food Dehydrator -- Dry Your Own Fruit and Vegetables
We've really enjoyed this food dehydrator, Dustytoes! It's easy to use, and we can set it up, turn it on, and leave it for the suggested drying time. I think it would work great with your herbs too!
kajohu, on 07/04/2013
Bartolomé Esteban Murillo at Dulwich Picture Gallery
The Dulwich Picture Gallery showcases some of the beautiful paintings, I can imagine how nice it will be for the artists.
WriterArtist, on 07/04/2013
Hot Weather Container Gardening
I love summer, the days are full of sunshine, one can remain outdoors for longer duration. This summer my small garden was full of flowers. India has a diverse weather very different from US perhaps, but the soil is fertile and it is not so ...
WriterArtist, on 07/04/2013
Will Australian Law-Makers Spin Trouble for Jagex?
Dear Runescape Player X,
You are right, Runescape is wrong to tell people that gambling for kids is good. Just because Squeal of Fortune is a sweet and juicy moneymaker, does not mean it is a good thing.
Gambling is an evil thing, a terrible ...
Fargy, on 07/03/2013
A Traveler’s Daydreaming Throughout the World of Wonders
Lovely article! I know what you mean about taking the sights for granted. I was going to the Tower of London, and I passed some English workers who'd never been there! They weren't even interested in going.
LisaSanderson, on 07/03/2013
A Traveler’s Daydreaming Throughout the World of Wonders
@cmoneyspinner
Indeed, this might be the post ever, the 'moon post'!! Who knows, one day maybe it won't sound so extravagant...
Thank you for your comment and kind words :)
EliasZanetti, on 07/03/2013
Juba, South Sudan, for the Intrepid Traveller
Mike - glad you enjoyed the article.
Sheri_Oz, on 07/03/2013