A Piece of Cake – 10

…Health Organisation as an important causative factor in a wide range of non-communicable diseases.” “Yeast has a lot to answer for, then!” said George. “Yes. Knowledge of yeast’s fermenting properties has allowed humans to make alcohol from pretty much any source of sugar especially grain and fruit. Talking of fruit, remember Ted’s truism about tomatoes being a fruit? I can’t find any reference to tomato wine.” “I think, Buster, it’s called ketchu… Continue reading

A Piece of Cake – Author’s Note

…est of this story might even help you with those choices. If not, I hope at least you’ll enjoy Buster’s struggle with humour. The jokes get worse. By the way, Triggersville, Oklahoma does not exist. I have seen, on a rusting Dodge pick-up, the pro-gun bumper stickers I describe. Melbourne, Australia does exist but, surprisingly, an Australian gossip magazine called ‘The Gozzeroo’ does not. The UK has plans to renew the Trident nuclear weapons prog… Continue reading

Katka Pruskova’s feeling for flowers

…hy world! It takes serious planning and after the hours of shooting there are days of post-production. Bravo! French dramatist Jean Giraudoux once said: “The flower is the poetry of reproduction. It is an example of the eternal seductiveness of life.” I’m sure Katka would not disagree but with her time-lapse photography, she makes the flower luscious and sexy as well. Thank you, Katka!… Continue reading