Lola wrote-
Quote:In reference to Harriet Martineau, I think Darwin's comment was that he was surprised how ugly she was. He was surprised because she had so many admirers. That's my understanding anyway.
That seems to suggest that he used the words "natural selection" like a veil and was unaware of the actual processes involved.
There's plenty of room here in the suite in the West-wing although it is under permanent surveillance. And everything is a bit slipshod to say the least of it although we don't do outside footwear indoors and we abhor shrieking noises after midnight.
Have you seen those videos on You Tube of the maestro performing Ain't Talkin' and Summer Days. The latter is electrifying.
You both have my best wishes obviously.