There are some sophisticated sprinkler systems which detect a flickering flame using the security cameras in department stores. A computer detects the flame and triggers off the fire alarm. They must have to turn it all off for the Christmas period.
Pretty candlesticks, very romantic; perfect for a San Valentine's dinner. Now where do commas go in that sentence? I like putting punctuations but keep changing their position; never certain where they go. Greetings Maria x
Candles used to be used during the power cuts of my childhood, and were doubly calming because the power lines which surround you in a house are all off. This also has a calming effect, not to be surrounded by an artificial force-field.
Yes, I remember being at my grandparents house in the sixties during power cuts. They used to boil a pan of water on the open fire to brew up. My grandad used to cook eggs and bacon over the fire too. I thought it was all great fun. My grandparents probably didn't!
I struggled with the placing of the commas and still got it wrong.
ReplyDeleteI was surprised in myself when , I too, welcomed a candlestick post!!! X
ReplyDeleteAlmost back to normal, eh?
DeleteP.S. I to was surprised when, uncharacteristically, you too boldly placed your commas when you normally use no punctuation at all. Group hug.
DeleteBoldly being the word.
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DeleteI like the green reflection outside. What's that thing that looks like a bird with a long neck on the right?
ReplyDeleteAn Art Deco lamp stand without a shade.
DeleteThe green reflection is a lack of white balance on my camera.
DeleteNo. The thing lower down.
DeletePoint it out because all I can see is the lamp on the right.
DeleteThe candles themselves are very pleasing.
ReplyDeleteCharles Farris make THE best candles. The Archbishop of Canterbury can't be wrong.
DeleteBeautiful candles! When I first saw the photo on the sidebar of my blog, I thought you had made a romantic candlelit dinner for two!
ReplyDeleteWe normally only use candles at Christmas, but I am expecting power cuts.
DeleteLuxury in small things. I imagine that the candles give off a wonderful smell, transporting one back in time.
ReplyDelete(I wanted to add another sentence, but got too confused about where to place the commas. Had to retreat in defeat.)
The candles are a blend - they don't smell as nice as pure beeswax, but burn better. Commas are almost as difficult to place as hyphens.
DeleteI wonder why you obsess over perfection that perhaps already arrived. Lots of opportunities for commas, or none.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure what you mean, Joanne.
DeleteNeither am I. I need paid meds.
DeleteI throughly enjoy the ambience of light flickering from burning candles! It makes a house a home. Gabs
ReplyDeleteThere are some sophisticated sprinkler systems which detect a flickering flame using the security cameras in department stores. A computer detects the flame and triggers off the fire alarm. They must have to turn it all off for the Christmas period.
DeletePretty candlesticks, very romantic; perfect for a San Valentine's dinner. Now where do commas go in that sentence? I like putting punctuations but keep changing their position; never certain where they go.
ReplyDeleteGreetings Maria x
I find - very useful when you want to indicate a step back or forward - like this.
DeleteI think your Kommatas perfect, Tom - and to love the little things is for me the way to bliss and happiness. Which I wish for you and H. !
ReplyDeleteH.I. does not share my obsessions, she just tolerates them. She has her own, and at the moment they all begin with Brunello Cucinelli.
DeleteThere's something about candlelight that's comforting. Yours look lovely.
ReplyDeleteCandles used to be used during the power cuts of my childhood, and were doubly calming because the power lines which surround you in a house are all off. This also has a calming effect, not to be surrounded by an artificial force-field.
DeleteYes, I remember being at my grandparents house in the sixties during power cuts. They used to boil a pan of water on the open fire to brew up. My grandad used to cook eggs and bacon over the fire too. I thought it was all great fun. My grandparents probably didn't!
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