A shaker doesn't seem practical for mustard, it needs to sit 30 mins to develop. I have a small silver† cruet set, and the third place is for a wee little pot for making the mustard up just before service † No hallmarks, but tarnishes like silver, probably EPNS, as with most of my Nana's silver
My mother certainly moved on to cards, as you say, but also onto paint pouring and other more colourful activities - I think this was an outgrowth of stamping, with all the ink mixing techniques that entails. Wouldn't be surprised if she moves into marbling or similar soon
It's spreading outside of software as well, I work for a large consultancy and we're doing sprints on a transmission line project
Taking democracy seriously means thinking that not only can we rule ourselves, but that each of us must share in that responsibility, and sortition is the best way to do that. Also, kelroteria are beautiful machines, which dignify democracy
In some ways, elections are the opposite of democracy. But these two entirely different concepts have been hopelessly confused. The result? Oligarchic rule continues, regardless of which party wins. It's time to explore better ways. My column. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Our system is designed for the powerful to retain control. Participatory democracy and a lottery vote are just two ways to gain real representation, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
That's why I've never started a cult, I worry I'm not into weird enough stuff for the sort of people who join cults
Oh yeah, new Mdou Moctar album Imouhar is especially good open.spotify.com/album/1fJajw...
Mdou Moctar · Album · 2024 · 9 songs.