Tag Archives: musings

Odds & Ends: A Green Pillar Candle

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Scribe Doll

I am warming my stiffened fingers on the green pillar candle on my desk. Forest green. I bought it from Robert Sayle’s. The flame is dancing on the sloped ceiling of my attic room. The East Anglian wind is … Continue reading →

Posted in Odds & Ends | Tagged american accent.english accent, cambridge, katherine gregor, king's college, la boheme, life, music, musings, sarcasm, scribedoll, sound of music | 20 Comments

Pet Hates: The Devil’s Demand (or Direct Debit)

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Scribe Doll

When I took out a contract with my existing mobile ‘phone company, I was told that I could have the package I wanted only on condition that I paid for it by direct debit. No, a standing order was not … Continue reading →

Posted in Pet Hates | Tagged agreements, bills, contracts, direct debit, katherine gregor, musings, scribe doll, scribedoll, standingorder | 2 Comments

Words and Civilisation: You Lucky Thing!

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Scribe Doll

You tell a friend you are going on holiday to New York. This person is most likely to exclaim (at least in England), “You lucky thing! I wish I were going!” You may find this reaction offensive on two fronts. … Continue reading →

Posted in Words and Civilisation | Tagged envy, friends, katherine gregor, lucky, musings, scribe doll, scribedoll | 1 Comment

Kisses, Handshakes and Hugs

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Scribe Doll

When my Italian, Spanish, Irish and Basque friends greet or part with me, they kiss me. That is, their lips smack into my cheek full on, like a firm cushion. A solid, present, committed kiss. My English friends*, for the … Continue reading →

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Pet Hates: Job Interview Platitudes

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Scribe Doll

Sorry to keep you waiting, we’re very busy today. Tempting answer: Are you suggesting I am not busy? I can honestly say that I have seldom been seen at the agreed time. It is the would be employer who … Continue reading →

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Pet Hates: Pet Likes: London Transport 2

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Scribe Doll

Last week, Adrian challenged me to come up with a list of ‘likes’ about London Transport. So, here we go: Pet Hates Likes: London Transport 2 No. 1 Teenagers on the bus. The smaller boys grab the overhead bars, swing … Continue reading →

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