It would probably be a mistake to call Paisley Abbey a hidden gem, because it's an enormous building slap bang in the middle of the city, but I’d never been inside until today, and my goodness, it's worth a visit. Lots of beautiful stained glass, including windows designed by Edward Burne-Jones, and others made of painted Bavarian glass.…
My husband has been collecting these photos for years and now, finally, he feels their time has come.
A little levity for dark days (but maybe take notes).
I cannot possibly recommend this slow read highly enough. The War and Peace slow read has been such a revelation to me (and I read for a living!). If you’ve never read it, or if it's an old friend, or if you think it's too daunting, or dry and dusty, give the slow read a go. Simon is the most gentle and generous guide through this wonder…
I hate to ask, but if you enjoy reading please restack, share or whatever it is. I'd like more readers. Gross, I know! Vile. But that's how it is.
A wander around the Hunterian Museum this afternoon for an hour or so. My favourite corner in there has always been the small section devoted to nests. It blows mind that birds and other creatures can construct these intricate, delicate things. Thrushes’ nests, lined with a smooth smooth layer of mud. Or this warbler's nest, built from “…