My favourite albums of 2024:

Laura Marling
Erlend Oye & La Comitiva
Iron & Wine
James
Billie Eilish
Villagers
Leif Vollebekk
The Smile
Air

Before the future
We experience the now
Be. For the future

On Saturday, Layla, with her Rainbow troop, performed in her first Gangshow. This is a form of variety show put on by Scouts, Guides, etc. There are certain songs that it's traditional to include, the young people all get to perform - songs, dances, sketches, stand-up...

Sunset-like sunrise
Mild for the time of year
Sunshine comes and goes

Turning and turning in the widening gyre...