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Favourite podcasts, and ones I’d like to try
Podcasts are the best. Will add to the list below as I come across new things, and when Sam/SJ/others recommend them.
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The Fermi Paradox, explained by Wait But Why
The Fermi Paradox, explained by Wait But Why
Scientists estimate that there are over 100,000 intelligent alien civilizations in our galaxy—but we never see evidence of anyone. Here are 13 reasons why.
This is a fantastic explanation of the Fermi Paradox. The Great Filter concept is fascinating, but the optimist in me wants to agree with explanation group 2 because the possibility of us being completely alone in the universe is too much. I’d hope for possibilities 9 or 10. Possibility 5 is just scary…
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Herb-Roasted Turkey with Shallot Pan Gravy Recipe, on Epicurious.com
Herb-Roasted Turkey with Shallot Pan Gravy Recipe, on Epicurious.com
See link above for go-to turkey and gravy recipe. Additional notes below, based on past experience with this recipe and many tips from a Good Eats Thanksgiving special (Alton Brown is fantastic).
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“Fresh” cranberry relish from dried cranberries
Makes about 2 cups of relish, enough for at least 8 people
Ingredients
- Grated zest and juice of 2 oranges
- 350g dried cranberries
- 100mL water
- 1 very tart apple, peeled and cut in to chunks
- Sugar (to taste)
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28 inch beechwood stool
Twenty-eight inch tall beechwood stool w/ spalted seat in the workshop, January 2010. Not the best photo unfortunately.
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Favourite games
Time to bust out favourite games for the winter holidays…
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Victorias from Grandma and Grandpa
My goodness me, homemade Victorias from Grandma and Grandpa Piper. They look pretty good considering they’ve travelled over 5,000 miles!
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Handsome
Post-Thanksgiving walk, just before the sun sets behind the moor
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Visited “Nostalgia & Progress: Illustration after the Second World War”
Had the pleasure of checking out Nostalgia & Progress: Illustration after the Second World War last weekend at Leeds Uni. There was quite a range of work on display, and together it made for a very enjoyable experience.
Somewhat embarrassingly, I’m not very knowledgeable about influential illustrators. That said, I could tell there were a few big names in the exhibition. I erred on the side of caution and didn’t take any photos, regretting that now. Two pieces by Charles Keeping, There had never been such a battle and an illustration from The Highwayman, were particularly arresting, and I can’t find them anywhere online. At any rate, the image here is an example of his work.
There were some more contemporary illustrators as well, two of which I’m lucky to know. William Goldsmith and Louise Lockhart had some lovely work on display.
The exhibition is on at The Stanley and Audrey Burton Gallery in Leeds University Library until 28 February 2015, so perhaps I’ll head back to try and grab a few photos (after asking, of course of course!).
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Before and After
Before & After is an ongoing series of paired, altered photographs. The photo above shows is six iterations from this series that were included at the “Cross Over” exhibition at the Lethaby Gallery (Central Saint Martins, London). This work was shortlisted for the 2011 Nova Awards.