Category Archives: Culture with the Crone

Drinking it all in

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

It is raining in Paris. It has been all day. Milhous and I invested in a couple of parapluie and set off bravely in the direction of the Center Pompidou for our daily dose of culture. When we got there, … Continue reading →

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Thank God for Sunday

Posted on May 12, 2013 by

I bolted out of bed at 6:15am, already worrying about the first three things I would need to tackle at the office. In the midst of a contemplative moment in the bathroom, it dawned that today is not Monday. I … Continue reading →

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Irish Much?

Tonight for dinner I made a big bowl of boiled potatoes and buttered cabbage with salt and pepper. I washed it down with a glass of port. The day is much improved.

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The Full Irish Breakfast–Itchy Ankle Style

Posted on March 19, 2013 by

The world has been swimming in front of my eyes since St Patrick’s day. There are those who will blame my Black Velvet cocktails (Guinness, Pro Secco, and just a suspicion of  Gin)  but I attribute my seasickness to a … Continue reading →

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Tarka the Topcoat

Posted on March 10, 2013 by

It started when I tried on a mink coat at a yard sale, just to see what it would feel like. Even, perhaps especially, on the inside it felt great. Silk lining and oh so heavy and warm. I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Taking the rise out of Easter

Posted on March 10, 2013 by

Two things strike me as odd about this sign outside a church in Itchy Ankle. First, and most importantly, aren’t the Methodists meant to be shouting about something rather more meaningful than candy as Easter approaches? Second, is the use … Continue reading →

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Worth something?

The Hottie stopped by at the weekend. It did not take her long to spot a Valentine card sent by an admirer which, one month after the big day, was still surfing the stuff on a kitchen counter. She picked … Continue reading →

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Sinamay and Stripograms. The Crone gears up for wedding season.

Posted on February 25, 2013 by

I am in the market for a new hat. Tom and Mike have provided the excuse, for they are getting married in the spring. I am thinking of something in sinamay and am shopping ebay for something rather more Downton … Continue reading →

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Crocheted unmentionables and smelly sleep partners

Posted on February 23, 2013 by

For the last few nights, Peggoty has been sleeping curled up with an onion. She keeps it chopped up and in a Santa sock. She believes the onion will help her shake off the chest cold that has beset her since before Valentine’s Day. … Continue reading →

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At last, a map that can help

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

Spud Hughes sent an email this morning with the subject line “WayHay–At last, a map that can help” This is the map.  All heart, so he is. Happy Valentine’s Day

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