Today is International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition.
The Fall of Slavery
by John Harris 1838
Poetry Corner
helenarmet
Don't quote me, check first, I likely dreamt it up.
Poetry Corner
Last weekend saw the end to the agricultural shows in Orkney, to celebrate I’ve chosen The Holy Fair, how much has changed I wonder.
Helen’s Home Cooking
This is a new dish which I’ve called Tex Mex Chicken to be served with spaghetti.
The Christian Radich
The Christian Radich had an open day in Kirkwall on Monday, here is a wee account of our visit.
Helen’s Home Cooking
This has to be the quickest and easiest of Asian soups….
Poetry Corner
Sometimes when looking for inspiration on choosing which poem to use, I look up to see if the day has any significance, well lo and behold is today not National Rice Pudding […]
The Orkney Museum
Kirkwall Museum, one of many jewels in Orkney’s magnificent crown
Scapa Flow Visit for HMS Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carrier
The HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier set sail from Rosyth dockyard on Monday 26th June under the command of Captain Jerry Kyd to embark on her extensive sea trials.
Helen’s Home Cooking
Stovies, one of the most controversial recipes in Scotland and I’ve got my tin hat at the ready.
Poetry Corner
Feeling stressed, take a moment to yourself and discover Max Ehrmann.
