“Education begins the gentleman, but reading, good company, and reflection must finish him.”  - John Locke 1632-1704


Weather watch - fairly warm with sunshine - in fact, warmer outside than indoors. Emergency evacuation drill after school for all teachers and staff, followed by drinks and dinner with Caitlin at Bizim Tepe where the early evening sun streamed in through the windows, giving my shot for today on Abstract Thursday, kindly hosted by Ingeborg.

International news in the last 24 hours is deeply disturbing, as is the version of it that's broadcast nationally.