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February is almost over while I've been in summer mode (for different levels of summer, see below).
15. National Flag of Canada Day - are you any good at vexillology (the study of flags) or do you struggle to identify different flags?
When I did Roman reenacting, I was the legion's vexillarius, the standard bearer, so the meaning of the word was immediately clear. I'm very interested in flags because I loathe ours and the almost identical Australian one and would love to see us have our own without a foreign power's flag being part of it. A while back there was a very ill-conceived competition for a new design, and the entries chosen to pick from were so bad, nothing came of it. It should never be a competition, but designed by a professional who understands symbology and the simplicity a flag should have. My favourites are Canada's and South Africa's which get top scores for both and are instantly recognisable, and I believe both were created by experts, not school students.
OK, that was longer than I intended.
17. Today is the beginning of Real Bread Week. Have you ever made your own bread?
Many times! I baked once a week at uni and we flatmates devoured both loaves over the weekend, one while still warm. I still use the same recipe as it's simple and delicious: wholemeal with sunflower seeds.
19. National Lash Day - have you ever worn false eyelashes or are yours long enough already?
WTH, seriously, lash day? And not even for masochists, I assume? Anyway, no and no. This is just weird.
23. It's Banana Bread Day; did you make banana bread during the Covid 19 lockdowns?
Nope, I think that was a UK thing. I did often make my sunflower bread and Irish soda bread.
24. What's the weather like - warmer or colder than the average for the time of year?
Yes and yes. It's been changeable, usually from day to the next, ranging from 15C to 33C. Three warm summer days in a row is a cause for celebration and wonder.
15. National Flag of Canada Day - are you any good at vexillology (the study of flags) or do you struggle to identify different flags?
When I did Roman reenacting, I was the legion's vexillarius, the standard bearer, so the meaning of the word was immediately clear. I'm very interested in flags because I loathe ours and the almost identical Australian one and would love to see us have our own without a foreign power's flag being part of it. A while back there was a very ill-conceived competition for a new design, and the entries chosen to pick from were so bad, nothing came of it. It should never be a competition, but designed by a professional who understands symbology and the simplicity a flag should have. My favourites are Canada's and South Africa's which get top scores for both and are instantly recognisable, and I believe both were created by experts, not school students.
OK, that was longer than I intended.
17. Today is the beginning of Real Bread Week. Have you ever made your own bread?
Many times! I baked once a week at uni and we flatmates devoured both loaves over the weekend, one while still warm. I still use the same recipe as it's simple and delicious: wholemeal with sunflower seeds.
19. National Lash Day - have you ever worn false eyelashes or are yours long enough already?
WTH, seriously, lash day? And not even for masochists, I assume? Anyway, no and no. This is just weird.
23. It's Banana Bread Day; did you make banana bread during the Covid 19 lockdowns?
Nope, I think that was a UK thing. I did often make my sunflower bread and Irish soda bread.
24. What's the weather like - warmer or colder than the average for the time of year?
Yes and yes. It's been changeable, usually from day to the next, ranging from 15C to 33C. Three warm summer days in a row is a cause for celebration and wonder.