She might have been doing just that (the smiling because of the wedge) but it struck me more as what happens when you are so close to something and also on the edge of an angry, bitter, cynical despair, and it all falls apart, because of course it does. There is no escape. What was she thinking? (that kind of smile)…

But the thing with the bible, and this is an important point, is there are different interpretations in different texts of the book (this is wording and it’s been years since I’ve had to pick one of those things up), and also many, many interpretations made by the reader to suit their needs. So perhaps that was they…

I’ve only ever seen him when he was pretty in Shakespeare in love. He was okay in that from distant memory. But the character feels like it should be like that.

I think it might be because Fred is utterly weak. Serena was always the driving force. And now he has tasted power and enjoys it and all the corruption that comes with it while also acting pious. And he’s always been weak, yet (I assume) borne of privilege.

yes, yes we do. even when we hate them for it, we love them. and writers who also edit need editors. it never ends!

Bloody hell. It’s late, I’m tired. I meant The Telegraph. Sheesh.

Also, The Telegraph, do a little research. It’s not a borderline personality disorder. It’s borderline personality disorder.

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Do not fuck with the Irish.

And none of these people are actually about children. If they were, they would provide the medical care, housing, funding for all these foetuses they are so desperate to save.

I think I love you. I read the other article and it irritated me with the weird idea that Obama owed something. Sure, many elected officials choose to continue in that vein of work, but if one decides not to, that’s cool, too.

We’re past the book now. So I’ll assume if there’s back story for Lydia, it will be fresh.

The look on Elton John’s face was priceless during that part.

This. Anglican services are restrained affairs.

I swear. NZ all the way.

Hey! Internet trolls are everywhere.

Nothing says intelligent, nuanced thought by turning up shouting MAGA, wielding a giant flag and strapping your gun onto your belt holster like it’s a mobile phone at a school mass shooting.

soylent green?

I recommend a raw food diet and there are some supplements you can give that are basically treats that might help.

Wait! People actually do that to cats? I really hate people sometimes.