Sir Ian McKellen (with an e)

Long live the man, the voice, and the legend!

Counting the cost

“We’re doomed!  Mr Mannering, Sir.”

Old gold

It’s estimated that 95% of all the gold ever mined is still around.

Can’t catch a falling star

Our amazing universe.

Tabloids muddy the waters

A democracy needs perspective and humility.

The merchandising of Venice

“What news on the Rialto?”
“Why, tis flooded…”

“Tyger Tyger, burning bright”

William Blake’s famous poem expresses incredulity that such an animal could ever have been created.