William Wilberforce and Amazing Grace
Now here is a Beautiful Man: William Wilberforce (1759-1833). In the opening minutes of Amazing Grace (2006), an ailing William Wilberforce …
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Who Mourns For Adonis
The face of a Greek god, and eyes like the Blue Grotto of Capri. Decent, kind, a consummate professional and …
The Joys of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
I’m a white wine bibber, and among whites my favorite grape is Sauvignon Blanc, and among S.B.’s my favorites are …
Gerard Murphy (1948-2013)
I discovered Irish actor Gerard Murphy only after he died last week. He did films and TV (Batman Begins, Waterworld) …
The Oldest Book I Own
Greek Sayings of the Kings, Generals, Philosophers and Certain Others from Plutarch and Diogenes Laertius, with Latin Translation. Published by …
Andrew Davies’ First Novel: Getting Hurt
Dear Mr. Andrew Davies, I have been watching and enjoying your brilliant BBC screen adaptations for years, with no idea …
The Food (and Drink) of the Gods
‘Tis a little-known fact that the “ambrosia” of the Hellenic Gods was actually potatoes dauphinoise. Yes, I know that potatoes …
The Piper at the Gates of Dawn
Miniboox has just published Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows as a miniature. Lovely! http://www.miniboox.de
Seamus Heaney, Farewell
A singular, beautiful soul is lost to the world but leaves his words behind. I like this valedictory from his …
Blithe Spirit that Melts in the Mouth
A friend described the plays of Noël Coward this way: When well done, they are a delight. Sort of like …
Linnet Moss 