Month: January 2023

Out of the mouths of babes

A group of researchers asked children aged 4 to 8 the same question: ‘What does love mean?’ The answers were far more profound and extensive than anyone could possibly imagine. And this broadens our understanding of love, and takes it beyond love-sex between a man and a woman.

Mealworms and crickets are recognized as fit for human consumption in Europe

The European Union has approved eating insects. So far, mealworms and crickets have been allowed to be sold, according to Firstpost, but eight more options remain under consideration. The EU’s unelected two presidents and its 27 steak-eating unelected commissioners said that this decision ‘will have a positive impact on the environment, the health of citizens and the economic situation.’

ARE MARRIAGES MADE IN HEAVEN

Michael Walsh’s poem, The Garden Bower, evoked a story from a North American reader who writes: I have had these conversations since the last ten years with my husband Bert, who died so tragically. His soul left his body in 2009 when he signalled me by illuminating my office with the most radiant warm glow. When I looked outside there was a beautiful red cardinal bird sitting on the giant spruce tree in my back garden.

SHOW UP AND SHOW OFF

I suppose it is only natural that those in the public eye consider their biographies to be of interest to us lesser mortals. No doubt many have led colourful and exciting lives, especially those whose careers were in travel or entertainment.