I genuinely did not know about that aspect of the pith helmet or the colour blue. As I would like to travel to that part of the world as well as North Africa, good to know. 

I am grudgingly giving you a dozen stars. 

That sounds glorious and utterly, madly romantic. Thank you for sharing and yes, how did they meet again!

Blood pressure skyrocketing. 

BOOM!

Good doggy! Glad he is okay!

I’ve started using L’Oreal Pure Clay Masque ( the blue one)and it makes my combination skin very happy. I use it two to three times a week, leaving it on for 15 minutes or so.

YOU CAN DO THIS! Totally. 

I am so, so sorry, my dear. All my love and condolences from this side of the internet.

I saw this movie, and most of the saga, while living abroad. It seems that the whole Twilight phenomenon was somewhat limited to the US. Anyway, you know how Fifty Shades is just Twi-FanFic? Well, I’ve thought about writing Fic where Bella has A Serious Awakening, reassesses her life with Edward, takes some time For…

Not violent either but I am totally on board with that. I would even provide an alibi, post your bail, and head-up your legal defence.

EXACTLY!

Thank you!!! Sure, my single Mum would have had an easier time with a husband, more money and all that. However, when that person is an unhappy, moody, rage-prone drinker, the cons seriously outweigh the pros. That toxic combo was out before I was born. Was it tough being the sole breadwinner, obviously? But, my house…

Byatt does an excellent job of dissecting the student movements of the 60s, especially in the hothouse of post-war London. That lecture hall scene really encapsulates that. Given the terrible escalation of the student movement, in the context of the novel, it makes her frustration all the more relevant. Also, that BBC…

It is! Fredrica is one of my favourite fictional characters. She isn’t always likeable but, that is what makes her so perfect. I saw a bit of myself in her, rooted for her, and think of her when crafting characters for short stories. Babel Tower is, in my opinion, a very good stand-alone novel. Even if you never read…

I have so much love for The Fredrica Quartet ( as it is sometimes called). I actually read all four out of order ( 3,2,4,1) which created a unique sense of time, character development, and tragic hindsight. Byant is such an ambitious writer and The Quartet is something I recommend to everyone. I’m really glad you…

Me: This is the fourth time I’ve seen this episode, no water works for me.

Gods yes. 

This warms my heart as well as all my other organs. Given where I live, I don’t think I’ll ever meet him but, my bookworm self hopes that perhaps someday (someday!) I will get to talk novels and jazz with him. You are very lucky. 

Yes, yes we are! I scoop the box twice a day. No cat smell, fortunately. I sometimes call Minerva Miss Stinky Poo-But when I scoop.