Daphne Does Dictionaries

Hello all, remember me? The one who glibly assured you that I’d be posting more this year? Well, I have been better, but time slips by, and well, you know…
The charming Daphne Wayne-Bough has obviously noted that this blog has been emptier than the manifesto of the British National Party, and has provided me with [...]

Calathumpian

I am lucky enough that the regular readers of this effort seem to like it enough to want to come back again – but even luckier that some decide to write a piece themselves. Today is one of those days, so here with a word I’d certainly never heard of is the Lone Wolf himself, [...]

A Word From Daphne – Turpid

There are many among you, dear readers, who are already aware of the oeuvres of Daphne Wayne-Bough. If not, then why not pay a visit to possibly the most stylish blog in Brussels? The reason for this outburst of bloggy philanthropism? Why, Daphne has provided a Word du Jour of her own for today’s dose [...]

Goth Gets Garrulous

Well, I asked for it…
Today I bring you another in the “guest blogger” series. As before, all are welcome to have a go – the more, the merrier. Today’s piece is brought to you courtesy of The Spanish Goth, bringing his own inimitable style to these pages. As promised (and the same with all my [...]

Popliteal Fossa

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Yes, we’re starting the post in bold italics today. There is a reason, thanks for asking. I am handing over (with some trepidation, I might add) to a guest blogger who will regale [...]