Big Spender My grandfather, rather often, used to say philosophically: “The weather is improving – for the worse”.
The Banshees of Inisherin As I have yet to see The Banshees of Inisherin I have turned to a guest blogger.
Left Hand, Right Hand Henry, 1st Earl of Londesborough (1834-1900) was one of Osbert Sitwell’s (1892-1969) grandfathers so unsurprisingly he features in Osbert’s memoir Left Hand, Right Hand.
The Quiet Man I must re-watch The Quiet Man, John Ford’s 1952 film starring John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara.
Much Ado About Nothing Yesterday I popped up to the shops to buy a bottle of Captain Morgan’s spiced rum – a sustaining addition to a matutinal espresso.
SAS: Rogue Heroes I’ve made a bit of a bloomer. Fortunately only two know (Bertie was asleep), Robert and Annnabel.