Yes, I realized that after posting. Apologies. But I still insist on fighting the good fight against split infinitives. They are the thin edge of the grammatical wedge. Next thing we know is you’ll be “sat” somewhere instead of “sitting” 🙈
November 30, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Yes, I realized that after posting. Apologies. But I still insist on fighting the good fight against split infinitives. They are the thin edge of the grammatical wedge. Next thing we know is you’ll be “sat” somewhere instead of “sitting” 🙈
Oh so nice. First time I’ve seen them together. So sweet.
November 28, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Oh so nice. First time I’ve seen them together. So sweet.
Can we pay to go on the trip (from Switzerland)?
November 27, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Can we pay to go on the trip (from Switzerland)?
Rumpole would be appalled.
November 25, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Rumpole would be appalled.
Totally agree, especially since it seems they use a lot of the proceeds to help for the medical care of needy dogs. Considering that, it's worth paying the shipping and import fees.
November 21, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Totally agree, especially since it seems they use a lot of the proceeds to help for the medical care of needy dogs. Considering that, it's worth paying the shipping and import fees.
Oh gosh. I love Bendor Grosvenor, but I wish he wouldn't split his infinitives. Especially in a headline. I wish everyone would stop splitting infinitives. I totally agree with Bendor about forgetting the present, though.
November 20, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Oh gosh. I love Bendor Grosvenor, but I wish he wouldn't split his infinitives. Especially in a headline. I wish everyone would stop splitting infinitives. I totally agree with Bendor about forgetting the present, though.
Love this film. In my view, much more racy than My Favorite Wife, to which it always seems to be unfairly and unfavorably compared. That ending always gets me. Very not Hays Code-y. Post-code comedies could always get away with a lot more than people seem to remember.
November 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Love this film. In my view, much more racy than My Favorite Wife, to which it always seems to be unfairly and unfavorably compared. That ending always gets me. Very not Hays Code-y. Post-code comedies could always get away with a lot more than people seem to remember.
I never have, but I impatiently wait for their videos of the good dogs every week. It's a Friday highlight. (keep kinda thinking about buying something, but never wear tees or sweatshirts; and anyway, everything costs a shit tonne to ship to CH).
November 20, 2025 at 9:24 PM
I never have, but I impatiently wait for their videos of the good dogs every week. It's a Friday highlight. (keep kinda thinking about buying something, but never wear tees or sweatshirts; and anyway, everything costs a shit tonne to ship to CH).
Seems like locals think it's a bit unnecessary since traffic supposedly isn't that bad. But it will incorporate both cars and freight, so on balance, I have to think it will be a positive thing. I understand local irritation since these Grands Projets can be quite disruptive (and expensive).
November 19, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Seems like locals think it's a bit unnecessary since traffic supposedly isn't that bad. But it will incorporate both cars and freight, so on balance, I have to think it will be a positive thing. I understand local irritation since these Grands Projets can be quite disruptive (and expensive).
The potential race sounds amazing. Mixed emotions about the rail project. Sounds like a good idea long term to get cars off the roads. But immediate damage/disruption possibilities are hard to feel sanguine about.
November 19, 2025 at 10:57 AM
The potential race sounds amazing. Mixed emotions about the rail project. Sounds like a good idea long term to get cars off the roads. But immediate damage/disruption possibilities are hard to feel sanguine about.
Wow, so great to see. I remember reading in a bio of Ida Lupino that she'd join Hayden on his boat (with another friend, I'll need to look up who), and they would call it a "swab and screw" voyage. All in fun, it seems. Damn. It's in William Donati's book on Ida. Need to revisit that one.
November 14, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Wow, so great to see. I remember reading in a bio of Ida Lupino that she'd join Hayden on his boat (with another friend, I'll need to look up who), and they would call it a "swab and screw" voyage. All in fun, it seems. Damn. It's in William Donati's book on Ida. Need to revisit that one.
Nice to see the pug has a pretty proper snout too. Another example of human cruelty through breeding. I’ve rescued pugs before and they are wonderful, but it’s so sad to see them suffer with breathing issues.
November 10, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Nice to see the pug has a pretty proper snout too. Another example of human cruelty through breeding. I’ve rescued pugs before and they are wonderful, but it’s so sad to see them suffer with breathing issues.
Looks like a lovely design for an Hermès scarf.
November 10, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Looks like a lovely design for an Hermès scarf.
Very happy for you and your new little friend. Our very handsome Luca is a tuxedo. Very symmetrical aside from his face markings. Not visible in this photo are his perfect spats. Housemates Gina and Lilli in the background.
November 8, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Very happy for you and your new little friend. Our very handsome Luca is a tuxedo. Very symmetrical aside from his face markings. Not visible in this photo are his perfect spats. Housemates Gina and Lilli in the background.
Maybe some Carthusian bread runs?
November 7, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Maybe some Carthusian bread runs?
Oh dear. Painfully prophetic words.
November 4, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Oh dear. Painfully prophetic words.
Lovely. Makes me want a glass of wine.
October 26, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Lovely. Makes me want a glass of wine.
Though Leo G. Carroll was in Spellbound, that first image is actually John Emery on the couch.
October 26, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Though Leo G. Carroll was in Spellbound, that first image is actually John Emery on the couch.
My Swiss family has a coat of arms. It's a man holding onions.
October 16, 2025 at 2:36 PM
My Swiss family has a coat of arms. It's a man holding onions.
“What are you doing with my wife dressed like that?”
“I’m not dressed like that!”
“I’m not dressed like that!”
October 12, 2025 at 7:49 PM
“What are you doing with my wife dressed like that?”
“I’m not dressed like that!”
“I’m not dressed like that!”
Oh I’m so sorry. Heartbreaking.
October 9, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Oh I’m so sorry. Heartbreaking.