Category Archives: Other

Is there Manuka Honey for Tea?

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Roger Gosden

When Captain James Cook anchored in New Zealand after a long voyage across the Pacific Ocean he was probably dying for a cup-of-tea. It was already a popular drink in England by the 18th Century when he sailed from Whitby, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bee-line, Environment, Health, Other | Tagged Captain James Cook, cup of tea, Kanuka, Manuka honey, New Zealand Beekeeper's Association, tea tree | Comments Off

Peace in 2016

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Roger Gosden

Posted in Memoir, Other, Seasons in Virginia | Tagged Alfred, Isle of Rhum, Lord Tennyson | Comments Off

Explore your Longevity with UbbLE

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Roger Gosden

Two Swedish biostatisticians drawing data from the UK Biobank have created a test accessible online for estimating your “age” and chances of surviving the next five years. It’s published in The Lancet medical journal. I couldn’t wait to try it! … Continue reading →

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Virginia Nature Journal for April

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Roger Gosden

Smells arouse old memories, good and bad. The coconut bouquet of prickly gorse bushes evokes memories of ranks of jasmine blossom on the chalky downs of the Isle of Wight where I was born and Algy Swinburne grew up. Oh, … Continue reading →

Posted in Other, Seasons in Virginia | Tagged Algernon Swinburne, Birding, bluebirds, nest-boxes, Virginia Bluebird Society | Comments Off

Thanks given for Wild Turkey

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Roger Gosden

Christmas has the sound of carols while July Fourth the sight of fireworks, but only one American holiday has an aroma. A breeze of savory turkey from the kitchen is the essence of Thanksgiving. How it came to be associated … Continue reading →