” Break,break,break, On thy cold grey stones. Oh Sea! And I would that my tongue could utter the thoughts that arise in me” Alfred,Lord Tennyson. 1809-1892. I suppose it is because I was born under Pisces that I have an affinity with the sea. I do in fact compare my life to it. The ups [...]
Sue Tilley is the name of the lady,and she has just been sold for 33 Million Dollars. Lucian Freud painted her in eight hourly sessions , three times a week over nine monthes. He called his painting “Benefits Supervisor Sleeping” She earned about 40 Dollars a time,and is now famous. Lucian Freud is one of [...]
I am a bit sour because I didn’t think of it myself. For years now if a recipe called for a few drops, or spoonfull of lemon juice I would cut a lemon in half and squeeze. I did know if I rolled it back and forth on a hard surface first juice would flow [...]
What I like about women is that we can adjust to any situation. The survival instinct is born into us and we are completely adaptable if the situation arises. In Europe the situation is here, and the only way to exist in it is to go by the old adage; “If you can’t beat them, [...]
Everyone seems to love Dandelions. I saw this Recipe in the Le Menu. Try it if they aren’t all picked. Dandelion Soup 1 Bunch of Spring Onions, chopped 1 Handfull of Dandelion Leaves,chopped 2 Soup spoons of Semolina 600ml of Vegetable Bouillion 100ml of double cream Salt and Pepper to taste. Fry Onions lightly in [...]
The sun is shining.Birds are singing.Our garden is already full of flowers. It is a good day.Especially as I am about to be spoilt. Why? Because it is Mothers Day in Switzerland,and I am one. I have grown out of the role of course,my daughters have long turned into my friends,which is I suppose as [...]
I was greeted like a lost lamb who had returned to the fold when I turned up for my watercolour classes again. Immediately any aprehension I had about going back disappeared and I wasn’t even upset when we were told we would be painting outside. From previous posts you will know I don’t like it [...]
When I was small I asked my Father what the difference was between the Tory and the Labour Party in British government.He gave me an answer that satisfied a childs mind. “The Tories help the rich people in the country,Labour help the poor” London has now voted against “red” Ken Livingston ,who has been Lord [...]
Were you around in 1968? I was, and it is one of the few things that make life today tolerable. The fact that I lived through the years that moved history. 40 years ago today on the 3rd of May 1968,students of the Sorbonne University in Paris occupied the building.It was the beginning of events [...]
You might think the Euro and Potatoes have nothing in common but you would be wrong. “Swisspatat” the Swiss Potato Industry Organisation says it does. It is the Worlds best loved vegetable, and Football is the best loved sport. These bind. Therefore Swisspatat want to widen the horizons of Football Fans with Potato Recipes from [...]
