Wonderful piece, Frank, I loved it. What are you using for brain fuel? This is positively gymnastic. So glad you had a wonderful time at Cadhay. Half your luck.
"People of Thebes, my countrymen, look on Oedipus. He solved the famous riddle with his brilliance, he rose to power, a man beyond all power. Who could behold his greatness without envy? Now what a black sea of terror has overwhelmed him. Now as we keep our watch and wait the final day, count no man happy till he dies, free of pain at last." they had figured it all out. Beneath a Mediterranean sun. If I had a time machine- or if you did- Would you prefer the future or the past? Choose wisely.
As someone whose only physical contact w England was a 1973 (I was ten.) in-plane layover in London Heathrow on the way from Philadelphia to Frankfurt, my interior image of England was, at first, through the elegance depicted Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes, but devolving through modern media into a hellscape that needed Putin's 400 meter tsunami to scour it to its chalk bedrock.
You, my friend, have changed that for me, and it is deeply heartening that Our Lady's Dowry has not died!
That said, what areas in Britain do you recommend visiting in order to get a true impression of your homeland?
Did you regret flying out of PHL? Next time in Philly- Let me know what you need. We got you covered. Tomatoes? Potatoes? Broccoli sprouts? Specie is preferred. But if you are a trained pilot- we make deals.
I shall read that again: it made me think. I hope I am a somewhere person. Disclosure: I am an ex-pat Englishman and miss dreadfully the England I was born into.
That was a good read (speaking as a "somewhere" person, and one who also sounds like one). The first series of Wolf Hall is indeed excellent. The second series is also good, but was spoiled somewhat by the "colourblind" casting choices, which detracted slightly from the "somewhere-ness" of the production. Indeed, one might say that it was an attack on somewhere-ness.
That little memory you wrote, is the reason I am here, exactly that…
I even had the naivety to think I could live such a life.
But the emotion you wrote, love, is why I stayed, it’s not the money, especially now in these times, it’s because of places like that, and people like both you, and Rupert, I love this place.
Wonderful piece, Frank, I loved it. What are you using for brain fuel? This is positively gymnastic. So glad you had a wonderful time at Cadhay. Half your luck.
After seven days
He was quite tired so God said:
“Let there be a day
Just for picnics, with wine and bread”
He gathered up some people he had made
Created blankets and laid back in the shade
The people sipped their wine
And what with God there, they asked him questions
Like: “Do you have to eat?
Or get your hair cut in Heaven?
And if your eye got poked out in this life
Would it be waiting up in Heaven with your wife?”
[Chorus]
God shuffled his feet and glanced around at them
The people cleared their throats and stared right back at him
I do like the 'Very Subtle' Joke part.
Although that may be verse 2.
But the song remains the same, as does the chorus.
"Count no man happy till he dies, free of pain at last."
"People of Thebes, my countrymen, look on Oedipus. He solved the famous riddle with his brilliance, he rose to power, a man beyond all power. Who could behold his greatness without envy? Now what a black sea of terror has overwhelmed him. Now as we keep our watch and wait the final day, count no man happy till he dies, free of pain at last." they had figured it all out. Beneath a Mediterranean sun. If I had a time machine- or if you did- Would you prefer the future or the past? Choose wisely.
God, save England.
Glory to Jesus Christ, Frank!
As someone whose only physical contact w England was a 1973 (I was ten.) in-plane layover in London Heathrow on the way from Philadelphia to Frankfurt, my interior image of England was, at first, through the elegance depicted Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes, but devolving through modern media into a hellscape that needed Putin's 400 meter tsunami to scour it to its chalk bedrock.
You, my friend, have changed that for me, and it is deeply heartening that Our Lady's Dowry has not died!
That said, what areas in Britain do you recommend visiting in order to get a true impression of your homeland?
Our Lady of Walsingham restore your land!
Did you regret flying out of PHL? Next time in Philly- Let me know what you need. We got you covered. Tomatoes? Potatoes? Broccoli sprouts? Specie is preferred. But if you are a trained pilot- we make deals.
Beautiful. Thank you.
Beautiful. Thank you.
Will it, though?
I shall read that again: it made me think. I hope I am a somewhere person. Disclosure: I am an ex-pat Englishman and miss dreadfully the England I was born into.
Same here, but “New English…”
That was a good read (speaking as a "somewhere" person, and one who also sounds like one). The first series of Wolf Hall is indeed excellent. The second series is also good, but was spoiled somewhat by the "colourblind" casting choices, which detracted slightly from the "somewhere-ness" of the production. Indeed, one might say that it was an attack on somewhere-ness.
Oh do not stay silent…
That little memory you wrote, is the reason I am here, exactly that…
I even had the naivety to think I could live such a life.
But the emotion you wrote, love, is why I stayed, it’s not the money, especially now in these times, it’s because of places like that, and people like both you, and Rupert, I love this place.
And that is why I care.
We always chase those memories, Frank.
Be well my man, first round is on me.
M