Salt (aka sodium chloride) has always been fascinating to me, particularly since it’s something we in the modern age seem to take for granted – almost every restaurant and home table has a ample supply of the ubiquitous granular substance. But this wasn’t always the case. It can be said that salt or the lack thereof has made or broken societies, or – in the case of Napoleon’s army, military expeditions. The word “salary” comes from the economic use of salt (by Romans), as doe

The other day (much too long ago for @timbuckteeth’s tastes), I was challenged by the aforementioned Steve Wheeler to write a #blideo response – the first one after the phenomenon of #blimage. The video in question: While this bit of footage is undeniably poignant and a perfect analogy for persistence and stick-to-itiveness, what struck me is the very FACT of the video. Yes, I am going to get CINEMETA (bear with me I dig wordplay) The fact that the cameraman (now probably aff