• The shortest day, the longest night.

    Today is the shortest day in the northern hemisphere. The winter solstice takes place at 5.11 pm today.

    Please have your gongs, whistles and drums at the ready for the moment.

    sunset

    Photo credit – Andreas Krappweis

5 responses to “Lonely Hearts”

  1. Saph Avatar
    Saph

    Lonely Hearts
    Brilliant suggestion, anyway.

  2. Sarah Ingham Avatar
    Sarah Ingham

    Lonely Hearts
    It’s nice to see that the really important things still occupy your mind! Enjoyed reading the blog.

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    Anonymous

    Lonely Hearts
    Ooh, Sarah! Imagine seeing you here! Where are you?

  4. Ruth Avatar
    Ruth

    Well I’d sign your petition.

  5. A fried of Mary Magdalene Avatar
    A fried of Mary Magdalene

    Lonely Hearts
    Judging by what I see around the SEC, I think there’s a lot to commend a lonely hearts column.  Of course, being the SEC it would have to be inclusive and allow for same sex friendships too.  I say it go for it Kelvin!

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