A book is like a garden carried in the pocket. Never mind, there are lots of tiny birds on the roof…And the answer is? Think of your main characters as dinner guests. Twitter is full of regional accents…Mine ear is much enamoured of thy note. The next big trend after Scandinavian crime lit? Italian. The two most beautiful words in the English language are ‘check enclosed’. Continua a leggere Voices
Who ceases to be a friend never was one. Best books of the year 2010…Two versions of Rainer Maria Rilke’s sonnet: Apollo’s Archaic Torso. Bach (3) by Gerard Richter. A new list of the world’s greenest cities out. Have a mouth as sharp as a dagger but a heart as soft as tofu. Leaving a restaurant without paying the bill… Continua a leggere Diversions
Stone age etchings found in Amazon basin. Dream job you’re glad you didn’t pursue: the archeologist… In Gods we trust. If you stand straight, do not fear a crooked shadow. Peace of mind, a calm state of mind is rooted in affection and compassion. While I appreciate the musical excellence, I think that Led Zeppelin are a twat. Nothing wrong with it. Continua a leggere Reflections