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Charles Darwin reviews Jane Austen

A short piece to mark the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth.

Don’t worry: I haven’t been taken seriously ill; I’ve just updated my profile photo.

Writing advice from an oneiric avatar.

Two David Hockney exhibitions provide a lesson in paying close attention.

How a new camera enforced a new approach, and brought unexpected delight.

An encounter with some delightful birds.

Chalk another one up for science!

I have finally—FINALLY—completed the first draft of my Darwin book!

My fourteenth annual video slideshow.

A 23-month daily reading of Charles Darwin’s correspondence.

A trip to South Yorkshire.

A trip to the East Riding, and into the Deep.