The Giovane Scuola

Two words sure to put you ahead in Operamanship are giovane scuola. It’s most unlikely you will be asked what they mean but it’s as well to know, just in case.

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Afghan Wars

Two Afghan wars in the 19th century are often quoted as a warning the Russians, then the US, UK and their allies and now perhaps China should have heeded.

Cinemanship

Stephen Potter knew he was onto a good thing when he wrote Gamesmanship in 1947; Lifemanship, One-Upmanship, Supermanship, Christmas-ship and Golf-Gamesmanship soon followed.

July Gleanings

“My dear Rick, when will you realize that in this world today isolationism is no longer a practical policy?” (Casablanca)

A Boxworth Salad

This is a Boxworth Salad. You don’t need the receipt ‘cos you can see it; simply scrumptious and recreated last week as a Rutland Gate Salad.