Going Galanthophile
It’s that time of year, at least in the U.K., when the first snowdrops appear. These little white flowers, with their delicate grace, drooping heads and slivers of leaf, herald the very beginnings of spring. They are the first sign that the weather is warming and the days are lengthening. Occasionally known as Fairmaids of […]
North and South and a little thing called C19 …
Seven years ago, I sat down, on a dreary November Sunday evening, to watch the latest BBC period drama. A keen fan of Mrs Gaskell since reading Mary Barton at college, I was looking forward to finding out what North and South had to offer. The first episode left me puzzled. A brusque and socially […]
Happy New Year!
So sorry to have neglected you for so long. Real Life took over with a vengeance. I’d like to wish friends and readers all the best for 2012 and to thank you all for your support in 2011. Cheers to 2012 🙂