Sometimes modern life is just baffling. I mean, is this real? Are supposed to want to join?

Oh duh! Here it is

Staggering statistic from Olivier Bourdet-Pees of top wine co-op, Plaimont. In 1950 the top 20 varieties in France accounted for 53% of the vineyard. Today that figure is 91%. So much grape diversity lost so quickly.

I got the feeling I was being watched...

A Christmas tradition that began in lockdown: three kings made from found objects. This year our wise men from the orient have come via the bathroom.

Its washing day for Dementors.