In lieu of trying to belong to any number of societies: Chesterton, Sherlock Holmes, the Inklings, and so on: I propose and establish one of my own. Don your intelligence cap at the door; dust off your logic and imagination; did you bring your inspiration and encouragement? We are shapers, my friends; lit lamps; light-bringers. Bring quotes; poetry should be uplifting and thoughtful, or witty and clever, (or both). Humor is encouraged; laughter is invited back. Pull up a chair. Anyone for tea?

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It's raining!

this is cause for great rejoicing. It's almost warm, and it is definitely raining real rain!
with some tastey morsels on a fine, rainy morning.

And, to my great delight, my first try at Bara Brith proved a success!
I am very excited with its sticky deliciousness.