Christmas Gig at Dover Castle

These were taking last night at The Dover Castle. There was an impromptu gig with Nigel and Ali. Cousin Spot sang some tunes and looked like the rock star with beer in hand.Ali , during the evening decided to sleep it ooff, only waking again after Tim did his bit.

More Pics From Last Night

Just a couple more pics from last night. Another one of the rock and roller cousin, with Nigel on the guitar, and one of the gorgious Emily singing. What a lovely voice she has!







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Levi - The Periodic Table

I have already read a few chapters od this book "The Periodic Table" by Primo Levi.



One of the most imaginitive ways of constructing a remembrance of history, biography and trauma. Levi, a Jewish-Italian chemical engineer who was sent to Auschwitz, uses the Periodic Table of Elements as frame and metaphoric language. It is so unique and thought-provoking,and illuminating. It is beautiful book, filled with a real fascination and amused respect for the intricacies of creation and the vagaries of humanity. Levi survived Auschwitz because of his knowledge of industrial chemistry, and here he takes 21 elements from the Periodic Table as starting points for fragments of autobiography and fiction. Touching and funny, and sometimes unutterably sad.

Washed Out

After a great night down the Dover Castle pub with Tim, with a great impromptu gig by Nigel Ali and Emily, I feel a little bit washed out today. Cousin been feeling very tired as well. So today we just been lazing in front of the TV and occasionally nodding off.

I think an early night will help.