I am more than a little in love with Design Observer’s Accidental Mysteries post today – measuring devices and writing instruments! Nice work John Foster.

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The bricks provide good heat absorption and make for a cosy mini green house. This is an easy and effective way to get seedlings underway while the soil in the garden warms up. We use a light sheet of perspex recycled from one of our old fish tanks as a cover. When the plants are a good size lift the lid and let them harden off for a week or so before planting out.

Been feeling moochy the last few days – may as well mooch with a sweet song to keep you company, right? Paolo Nutini – Last Request.