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The old curmudgeon Dr Johnson started it, with his quips about lexicographers (Lexicographer: … a harmless drudge that busies himself in … detailing the signification of words) and the average Scotsman’s diet (Oats: A grain, which in England is generally … Continue reading →

Regular readers of this blog (an endangered species, if ever there was one) have probably already figured this out, but for anyone who hasn’t, apparently I have no taste. I have had to give up any claims to having even … Continue reading →

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds of the World, by Mike Stockman, arrived just over a week ago: one of Shana’s surprise presents after my mentioning that I’m clueless when it comes to identifying the various pooches that pass our … Continue reading →

As you will know if you read this blog Shana recently celebrated her Golden Jubilee. I thought she had described it as a millstone, but then I realised she’d called it a milestone. Aw heck, same diff. Anyhoo, with a … Continue reading →