Germed

I may be a demonstrable loser when it comes to extrasolar phenomena, but I thought something had gone well for me this week.

Tormented

My anguish at missing the aurora has settled into a dull roar that I can distract myself with if I try hard.

Eating my heart out

Everyone is talking about the weekend’s aurora today, and it’s still all over Facebook.

Plus ça change

The world is divided into two types of people today: those who saw yesterday’s aurora, and those who are currently filled with bitter bitter regrets.

Lessons

I read a book years ago by the British comedian Les Dawson.

15 minutes

Last month, a kotuku (AKA eastern great egret/white heron/Ardea alba modesta) was spotted in the lagoon in front of our beach house.

Rude!

God has sent me an unsolicited dick pic.

But no

A very important part of aging well is retaining muscle mass, particularly in your core that will help keep you balanced and protect you from falls.