Life is a Cabaret ...

Fascinating Aida are to natural optimism what Ann Widdecombe is to ranmpant sex. And, for their farewell tour (details on website. Good heavens, until November?!) they have hired a member of the most disadvantaged group there is to tell you so.

Yes, a man.

( life is a cabaret ... )

The Stag Beetle ...

Stag beetles are an endangered species. And today, in Kew, I found out what endangers them. ( gratuitous photo )