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July 7, 2026

Table Manners Beyond Borders: To Splutter or to Splatter?

Oooh, that’s Stanley Tucci. Of The Devil Wears Prada’s fame. Of several cookery books sprinkled with aromatic reflections. And there he is, hobnobbing with his fellow ambassadors for The Prince’s Trust at Buckingham Palace. Another day and he’s modelling an elegant top hat and morning coat when he attends Royal Ascot as a guest of His Majesty the King;… Continue reading

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March 5, 2026

The Fate of Piggy!man

“Piggy!” he called an accredited White House journalist. He meant it as an insult, but calling someone “Piggy!” is proof of envy. From time immemorial, Piggy! has meant abundance, fertility, and prosperity. Piggy! also implies knowledge, intelligence, dedication. Piggy!man represents none of that. Piggy! deserves our kindness. Piggy!man doesn’t. It’s understandable for the media to… Continue reading

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About Me

I’ve lived in six countries, twenty-four towns, and twenty-nine houses. I’ve survived cancer. My double helix spins genes defined as Franco-Germanic, Iberian, Native South American, and more, as yet unidentified. I adore miracles: B.A. from Norwich University and M.A. from the University of the Algarve. I’ve never been on a cruise, and have no intention to do so. All of which attest to my resilience, wisdom, and sense of humour (or lack thereof).

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Table Manners Beyond Borders: To Splutter or to Splatter?

The Fate of Piggy!man