At the moment, I'm trying to polish up my rusty French. I learnt a phrase many years ago, my French tutor - Babette - taught it me: Je parle français comme une vache d'espagnol ('I speak French like a Spanish cow.' *heavy sigh* ... and that's insulting to the cow who would probably form a… Continue reading parlez-vous français?
Category: ness talks about life
THINGS. ALL THE THINGS.
Apparently, it's not enough to get the right platform, you also have to wait for the right train. All trains arriving at platform 6A, for example will not go to the same place. This was quite the surprise.
films swooning (and Wodehouse)
And then - just to make it that more interesting, they shoved in so many fade to blacks, it's like the movie is constantly swooning.
the bookworm’s guide to reading on a budget
I'm currently Saving Money For The Greater Good Of My Future. It's a trial, but I'm just about bearing it. Here's how ... The Open Library for those who like to enjoy the wonder of the library from the comfort of their home (AKA those who avoid other humans at all costs) You have to… Continue reading the bookworm’s guide to reading on a budget
mucking around on boats
An example of what I'm learning: the Regency period is considered to be from 1780 to 1830. Oh, I'm going to be quoting that one. If I can remember it.
of words & books 