Lost in the Apennines You probably thought John Verney did the dust jacket for his book. I wondered and he didn’t.
Birthday Beagle Yesterday Bertie had raw liver, veal and steak for lunch. It was his third birthday so a slap-up dinner was in order.
RSVP This will be short because I have to dash off to lunch at a livery company: The Worshipful Company of Ironmongers.
Anthropomorphic The parents of a god daughter came round for a drink a few evenings ago bearing gifts and with three dogs; Bertie was thrilled.
A Late Entry Adoring Angels is making a strong run along the rails in the Christmas Card Chase with Benozzo Gozzoli on board. He has form: 1421 – 1497.
Snowscapes Robert, Bertie and I received a Christmas card from a friend (and his dog, Akiko) that so far is runner-up in the hotly contested Best Christmas Card Competition – renamed Covid at Christmas Cock-Up this year.
The Portrait Inspired by Philip Mould (Art in Isolation) I thought you might be interested in this picture.