“The US, Canadian and Russian team found large quantities of burnt coal and woody material, and bituminous blobs in 600 m thick volcanic ashes at the base of the Siberian traps themselves.”
Fossil Fuel, Mercury and the End-Palaeozoic Catastrophe
Skaill Bay 12th July 2020
“We hadn’t been to Skaill Bay for months – rules is rules, and we stayed close to home.”
Poetry Corner: A wee thoughtful poem reflecting sadly of what could be
“Before you read this, let me make this clear to thee , this is about tourists not family you see.”
“I don’t get any respite, no time away or family support.” The Shocking Pressures on Young Carers #Covid19
“I feel as if it has made it more difficult to care for my father as I have been unable to take care of myself properly”
Maree Todd MSP “signs of positive progress” #Covid19
“it is the sum of our individual actions, our collective endeavour, that is suppressing the virus.”
Orkney Remembers Elijah McClain #BlackLivesMatter
“I can’t breathe. I have my ID right here. My name is Elijah McClain. That’s my house. I was just going home.”
Bugs and Borders
“Coughs and sneezes may spread diseases but we are told bugs do not respect politics or borders.”
Sgathaich: Star Trek The Next Generation – The Measure of a Man
“The high point of the episode comes in a court Hearing where sides have to make their arguments towards Data’s rights – if he is to be considered Property or a free individual.”
The Rendall Snake!!!
“A neighbour told me that one of the Orkney Stoney Snakes, has slithered its way to the sea-wall at the Bay of Hinderayre.”
One Person’s Rubbish…..
“Work is continuing, exploring and excavating around the outside of the Hall of Clestrain – family home of Arctic explorer Dr. John Rae”
