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Shedendfreude.
The pleasure derived from Chelsea’s misfortunes.
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‘There are three rules for writing a novel’ , Somerset Maugham once said .
‘Unfortunately , no one knows what they are .’
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Very Dangerous…
Posting that where a woman can see it.
EXTREMELY DANGEROUS…
Sending that TO a woman!
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How about sending it to three women? The last time it was posted on the forum, I put it on our family (me, wife, two daughters) WhatsApp. IIRC the response was robust but good-humoured!
Mark
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Yes - but it is quite a useful cheat sheet.
There was me thinking that a pamphlet would cover everything needed.
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It could be, but here’s the size of paper needed to print the pamphlet (each copy requires one entire roll):
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That was always a pointless exercise. I spent a very long time to learn how to understand what my wife
wanted
and then she changed her mind.
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Today is the ides of March, cartoon by Helen Forte of Minimus fame. Thanks to Natalie Haynes for sharing.
Old journalists’ joke:
Two hacks are stiing enjoying a drink in El Vino’s [famous Fleet Street wine bar].
One says to the other: “I’m writing a novel.”
The second hack replies: “Neither am I”.
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El Vino’s… loved it. A step back in time.
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Likewise. I had a few drinks in El Vinos in a particular time in my earlier life.
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same here – used to work for ‘Reuters’ as it was called then in the 80s and 90s. yes i remember El Vino’s
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