Son of Friday Odds & Sods

Since the moment Zeno observed, not doubt after a few glasses of ouzo on a hot Grecian day, that there are never enough minutes, or indeed millennia, to get anywhere at all, so one might as well stay where one is, time and space have been intimately linked in human thought.  Even beyond the level of metaphysical speculation, I would wager that most people know this connection is intuitively true.  A weathered tree, an old door, the view from the top of the stairs, all these things can send the soul back to another point in time.  In this particular instance, whenever you come to this particular place, you will be reminded of the time you read Friday Odds & Sods.

• We note in passing the rejection of independence by the people of Scotland and congratulate Her Royal Highness on passing on the realm intact to her heirs.  Although may we suggest cautious readers take to the stockpiling of scotch, the better to prepare for another '45.
• It was my very great pleasure to see the new lineup of the Carolina Chocolate Drops yesterday evening.  If you're looking for something to listen to this weekend, you could do worse than to check out the lead singer, Rhiannon Giddens, solo work.
• Another football season is well underway, although I would not be the first to remark that most of the interest and scandal seems to lie off season this year.  To get a glimpse of the sort of culture that many football players come into at a young age, look to the original Friday Night Lights.
• A good remedy to begin or end a long night out, the Stinger: Take .75 oz white creme de menthe and 2.25 oz  cognac, shake, and strain into cold glass.

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