Dang Zang

So yes, about the markets. I mentioned in the last post how fast food outlets seem to be swamping the country. While in Birmingham I went to Marks and Spencers food hall in search of one particular condiment. That was a mistake. I have the impression that M&S used to be noted for good quality food. All Read more... Birmingham food markets […]

This will only be interesting to people who know us. I went to the UK in April (yes, blogging late again) to see as much family as I could. The country is becoming swamped by fast food outlets – pizzerias, burgerias, sandwicherias and pastyerias on every corner and many points between. I tried to get a taste of Read more... Family in April […]

Though I’ve been very fond of it, with six flutes in the cupboard and another likely to arrive, it’s time to say goodbye… I’m just putting it on ebay, but this page gives you pictures and scope for comments. Here nestling in its case Top piece, showing the slight crack Long joint Lower Read more... Antique Clinton flute for sale […]

Usually I don’t put stuff on both my personal blog (this one) and my Buddhist blog. But with the release of a 20-years-on digital edition of the little old travelogue “Benchen and Back”, I thought I’d make a note of it here too. If you are interested, the best place to get an idea is over at Read more... Benchen and Back available on Kindle […]