Shedendfreude.
The pleasure derived from Chelsea’s misfortunes.
‘There are three rules for writing a novel’ , Somerset Maugham once said .
‘Unfortunately , no one knows what they are .’
Very Dangerous…
Posting that where a woman can see it.
EXTREMELY DANGEROUS…
Sending that TO a woman!
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
Yes - but it is quite a useful cheat sheet.
There was me thinking that a pamphlet would cover everything needed.
It could be, but here’s the size of paper needed to print the pamphlet (each copy requires one entire roll):
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.
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”.
El Vino’s… loved it. A step back in time.
Likewise. I had a few drinks in El Vinos in a particular time in my earlier life.
same here – used to work for ‘Reuters’ as it was called then in the 80s and 90s. yes i remember El Vino’s