A short list of things noticed in the UK that should be taken into account by folks here in the US: You shouldn’t need a credit card to secure a hotel room. In Brecon, Wales, we stayed at the Castle of Brecon Hotel. sprite and I arrived fairly late, but didn’t need to present a …
Michael Brown is willing to point the finger of blame anywhere but toward himself. Yes, the state and local authorities in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama had their own problems, but they were also looking toward the feds for guidance and assistance. FEMA is supposed to be there in cases like this. They weren’t. Brown headed …
I’m back. I’m jet lagged. Last days were fun. London had a lot of things to do: a play, a tour of Buckingham Palace’s state rooms, CD shopping, Westminster Abbey, the tube, rain and sun. And now we’re back – and knackered.
Ah, another internet cafe – this time in Bournemouth, on the southern coast of England. We spent a couple of days in Andover with sprite’s extended family. It was a treat, though quite the workout – I seldom ever have “critical mass” family gatherings, and this one featured a lot of people! But it was …
Hey! It’s the fall equinox! While you try and balance eggs on end, ponder the wonder of English stone circles.
One of England’s best exports is Monty Python. Thus, you might as well figure out the inevitable: what Monty Python character are you?
Good morning from Andover! The wedding was superb, though we drove like rally champions to get there on time – an accident on the M5 motorway made it difficult, so we made it to Coombe Lodge (with sprite’s navigation skills – wonderful, though I was quite stressed) just in time. Granted, we only heard the …
Given the England is home of The Bard, enjoy a random Shakespeare quote.
Good evening! sprite and I are in Oxford, at a handy internet shop called Mices. Thanks to a lovely young woman from Missouri (who works at the local Borders), we were able to find this place. So far, the trip is good, though we have yet to fully adjust from the jetlag. But it’s been …
As I should be in Wales today, here’s a fun Random Dylan Thomas Poetry Generator, courtesy of the Beeb.
