Monarchy? Democracy?

Both are nothing more than pretty little myths, fairytales designed to give the impression of an order and logic to all things. There is an order and a logic - but it is simple and there is little comfort in it - so we like the myths that give us meaning for all that will happen inbetween.

My husband has rediscovered the generosity and courtship of our early marraige. I cannot quite say if I am appalled or amused. Suddenly, no gift could be considered too extravagant and no whim too ridiculous for his dearest wife. And, apparantley, I am that dearest wife ( Read more... )

It is beyond irritating when your body betrays you. The body should know who is master, but at times she reminds us that we have no real control. Not over ourselves, not over others. My body is rebelling. It is what she is supposed to do. That does not make it pleasant ( Read more... )

In the interests of solidarity and friendship, my family should like to host a party in the honour of our new Russian friends, to formally welcome them and their business to our playground.

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Like I don't have better things to be doing...

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Morden.

I know it has been a while, darling, but wouldn't you just love to do a dear old friend, an itty bitty favour?

... Have you ever heard of Black Oil?

Information is the most precious commodity that any person can lay claim to. And, thankfully, there is no information that cannot be bought or bargained for if you have enough to offer ( Read more... )

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