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Milking Thomas.

Along with Bob Kingdom's one man show on Dylan Thomas in Vancouver,a notebook has been discovered which reveals Thomas working on several of his famous poems.

Along with Bob Kingdom’s one man show on Dylan Thomas in Vancouver,a notebook has been discovered which reveals Thomas working on several of his famous poems.

Royal trip.

"At least the toast looks familiar."[magic mushrooms found growing  in Buckingham Palace gardens.]

“At least the toast looks familiar.”[magic mushrooms found growing in Buckingham Palace gardens.]

The Order of Opera

Irving Guttman,Opera director,Vancouver Opera,N.American opera,

Irving Guttman 1928-December 7th 2014. worked tirelessly for opera in N.America.

We forgot.

Veteran affairs review finds overseas war graves neglected.

Veteran affairs review finds overseas war graves neglected.

Japan wins world whisky of the year

"So that's what's under your kilt".

“So that’s what’s under your kilt”.

“Guid news.They voted yes.”

The Royal and Ancient golf club of St. Andrews have voted to allow women  to become members.

The Royal and Ancient golf club of St. Andrews have voted to allow women to become members.

Carbolic Cumberland. [Washing away the stains of history]

A statue of soap in Cavendish Square, known as 'Sweet William' to the English, 'Stinking Wullie' to the Scots, and ' The Butcher of Cullodon' to both, is crumbling as Scotland votes on independence.

A statue of soap in Cavendish Square, known as ‘Sweet William’ to the English, ‘Stinking Wullie’ to the Scots, and ‘ The Butcher of Culloden’ to both, is crumbling as Scotland votes on independence.

“Franklin my dear, I don’t give a damn”

Canadian Prime Minister Harper hopes the discovery of the Franklin expedition ship will establish Canadian sovereignty in the North. Meanwhile Russian President Putin has made icebreakers, planted flags and established outposts.

Canadian Prime Minister Harper hopes the discovery of the Franklin expedition ship will establish Canadian sovereignty in the North. Meanwhile Russian President Putin has made icebreakers, planted flags and established outposts.

Wine not!

Contrary to expectations,a recent poll showed that 71% of French claim to know very little about wine!

Contrary to expectations,a recent poll showed that 71% of French claim to know very little about wine!

Master–Mistress

Judith Weir will succeed  Sir Peter Maxwell Davies as the first ever woman appointed'Master of the Queen's music'.

Judith Weir will succeed Sir Peter Maxwell Davies as the first ever woman appointed ‘Master of the Queen’s Music’.