Words Seldom Seen: Calumny
Calumny Noun: A misrepresentation intended to harm another’s reputation. Slander Example: “The calumny this election season is the usual mix of misrepresentations and outright falsehoods.&... Read More
Wine and Life
Life is goodWine is goodLife is short and you only get oneWine is plentifulSo is wine better than life? In Bordeaux in August I took a lot of photos of grapes. This is the best one.... Read More
The Cat’s Meow
“The Cat’s Meow” is an expression that refers to something that is outstanding. It was first used by by American cartoonist Thomas A. (Tad) Dorgan in the 1920’s. Photo is of a ... Read More
Conversation
“Conversation and information do not directly correlate.” When the tide is out there is no fishing from this town in Bordeaux. The quote is the result of a conversation between Gene B and ... Read More
Postcard of the Week
Queen Elizabeth II Long Live the King I remember Queen Elizabeth’s coronation. We got at least two day off school. On one of them we went up to Gloucester Road and watched as she and Prince Phil... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: In Irons
In Irons Usually a sailing term meaning a failure to come about so that the sails aren’t catching any wind and the boat loses headway. In a non sailing sense it means stuck in a spot where there... Read More
Why Vote One
“Not voting is a de facto acceptance of the status quo.” Jim Gerarty NR It is less than 45 days to election day... Read More