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It was a very busy day when I visited the Court of the Sun King. The Hall of Mirrors at Versailles was very full but fortunately the beauty was above the crowds.
πΊ Friday done, work week done. Time for a beer.
A few of us at work play Uno as a wellness activity at lunch on a Friday. While thereβs a very high chance the mildest insult will be your parentage being called into question, itβs a lot of fun and a good way to start winding down the week.
The way an insect will wrap itself in a cocoon and then reappear transformed is one of the many marvels of nature that will never cease to fill me with joy.
I have a tiny Dalek that sits in front on my computer monitor at home. I occasionally find it cathartic to turn it to point at the screen during online meetings π
Took the houseplant out to water it and came back to find the cat in residence. π
I may have a lot of smart devices in my home but I still keep an analogue clock (or analog for the Americans) where I can see it when watching tv.
I bought this clock nearly 20 years ago on a holiday in Tasmania and it hasnβt played up once in all that time.
On Caturday we sit in the sun and watch the birds sitting on the building next door.
I love walking towards one of the original buildings on campus. The big front entry on the first level, with the large stairs up to the high four column portico is such a classical design and is a relief to look at given the plethora of nondescript buildings that surround it.
When youβre a bit early for dinner you have a cocktail while waiting for others.