December 2009
9 posts
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Dec 20th
Dec 20th
“Hollywood is a place where they’ll pay you a thousand dollars for a kiss...”
– Marilyn Monroe
Dec 19th
Glorious Thursday!
Beach walk with Francis, first King of France my dog. Stuffing my gob with Lindt Lindor milk chocolate balls. Like Christmas baubles. But edible. Work at 5pm equals monies for summer i.e. vodka, brunches and more vodka. Afternoon of sunshine to delve into the wonders of Charlotte Grimshaw: “Now in my mind’s eye the childhood garden, with its triangle of shimmering grass, the bright...
Dec 16th
Dec 7th
I ate a pomegranate today
Something like grapeseeds surrounded by antioxidant-rich, tart, raspberry-ish juice / marvellous jewel-like pods encased in a maze of bitter white pith. Some sort of fruit eaten by the Mad Hatter, or the Queen of Hearts! Superb.
Dec 5th
WatchWatch
Dec 5th
Holy shit do I love that scene in American Beauty where Angela tells Lester that his daughter “thinks she’s in love” and a smile creeps across his face then Angela says “how are you” and it’s just so perfect. And when he’s shot it makes it all the more bittersweet. I could go on for hours.
Dec 1st
Reading for enjoyment - bliss!*
*i.e. not superfluous academic ramblings of the world’s goings-on and sorts. Accompanied by an Earl Grey and a slice of yesterday’s coconut & date tart (sucessfully adapted a pecan pie recipe).
Dec 1st