"Tutti sorridono nella stessa lingua" George Carlin 1937 - 2008 Comedian, writer, actor and satirist. Friday Food for Thought
“Everyone smiles in the same language”
Happy Holidays
Dear Sam, Mmm, the roast chestnuts you were telling me about sound very tempting - I will add them to my Christmas shopping list! Your post started me thinking about all the delicious aromas that we associate with Christmas and it's also one of the themes of a book I've been reading lately, Nigel Slater's The Christmas…
Happy Thanksgiving
Dear Claire, We had our first snowfall here a couple of days ago – the perfect moment for your warming, spicy apple cider. Thank you for the recipe! I’m looking forward to Thanksgiving. With everything that’s been going on in the world of late, I think it’s more important than ever for each of…
What a difference a day makes
Dear Sam, Thank you for telling me about World Smile Day and for sharing your tip about thinking of things you are grateful for while brushing your teeth. I'm off to the dentist this week, so it's not only made me feel happier but will keep me in their good books, too! I don't know…
Looking back, moving forward
Dear Sam, Well, what a tonic it was to spend time with good friends! Oxford was looking glorious, with the college gardens and parks at their most colourful, and I loved seeing the profusion of roses everywhere. As well as reminiscing about our student days, it was wonderful to look ahead and make some…
