More than fifty years ago my brother stole this from, well you can guess where. He was in the habit of taking a room at the Intercontinental Hotel in the afternoons to catch up on some sleep after the revelry at Hunt Balls in Horse Show week.
Month: November 2017
Classic Detective Stories
Poppycock
Lord Mayor’s Show
Last Night
Margherita
A margarita is a cocktail consisting of tequila, triple sec, and lime or lemon juice, often served with salt or sugar on the rim of the glass. The drink is served shaken with ice, blended with ice, or without ice (Wiki). A performance of Margherita, an opera by Jacopo Foroni (1824–1858), is rarer than the similar… Continue reading Margherita
A Room with a View
Call Me by Your Name
Portraits
There are two exhibitions in London worthy of your attention and both on until early next year. Isn’t it frustrating to read a recommendation about a play/opera that is about to close or is sold out? First Paul Cézanne’s 19th century portraits at the National Portrait Gallery. I will report in due course, if there… Continue reading Portraits