On the radio this morning they're interviewing a lady in New York about Vice President Vance and his speech to an AI conference in Paris. Despite his cogency she says he gave the impression of being a 'smash-mouth'. This is a word neither of us has ever heard before. A quick Google search shows that it's an American word designating "a style of football characterized by rough, aggressive play and, typically, strong offensive rushing".
The weather remains 'blustery'. This is another way of saying awful. Our local deer are again nestling in the shelter of the stone walls to avoid the wind ... and the sleet. The beach rangers are up early. They're expecting high tides and are concerned about the birds nesting in the sand dunes at the start of the mating season.
Here in town Valentines Day beckons. The bakers window displays heart shaped sponges with 'Love' piped in large red letters across them. A restaurant bill board promises ' Magical Valentines Dinner. 3 courses and half bottle of wine ( per table ) for £20. Booking essential '. Angus wonders what exactly you can get for £20 these days and whether it would justify the term 'magical'. The lady in the florist is cheerful and busy although the students tend to buy their flowers in Sainsbury's.
You know the art gallery is 'fancy' because it has a chair with a cushion. I've never seen anyone sit in an art gallery chair but you can imagine international collectors using it to ponder the canvases on offer before making a careful and leisurely choice.
After the art gallery there's time to wander down to the book store. The bookstore always has a selection of books that are unmistakably British.
Having lived in France I'd agree with this :https://x.com/AHVanBuskirk/status/1888051029595324859
Aztec death whistles. The things you learn :https://peterfrankopan.substack.com/p/aztec-death-whistles
The miracle of the Gulls:https://birdhistory.substack.com/p/the-miracle-of-the-gulls
Thank you to the BBC for introducing us to todays 'remarkable' person of interest - Buddy Carter - who comes from Georgia and is a Congressman :https://buddycarter.house.gov/uploadedfiles/redwhitebluelandact.pdf
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Hari OM
As a fan of all things Gull, thank you for the article on how their scavanging ways can be seen in a positive light! I think the term smash-mouth could be applied to many in the American ruling class now... YAM xx
That dog statue has a rather too forlorn expression for me. One of our terriers does forlorn in a way that tears heartstrings - but he is in reality a killer in a Teddy bear costume. One who really knows how to make his black eyes look sad to get special attention.
The Gull story is wonderful. The Congressman and his Bill make me want to hang my head in shame. Come visit Buckhead. We're sane here.
There is a fantastic example of this guy's art in the lobby of the Dakota at South Queensferry. I have gone so far as to check them out for purchase, but I am too poor
Wow, I would never have imagined that the seagull is the state bird of Utah. Quite a story, although I generally like crickets as well - in Japan, it is considered to be a sign of good luck if you have a cricket living in your house. I may read the Edith Wharton book, which seems relevant to current issues - hopefully more relevant than the egregious Buddy Carter.
The dog statue is wonderful, though I prefer to have real dogs around me.
Three cheers for gulls - amazing birds.
I couldn't believe the Buddy Carter story, so looked it up. People actually voted this character into power??
The dog would enjoy extra snacks. I need to find the bookstore in May. I imagine you have read the VPs book. I am hoping that he will be much more rational than HWSNBN.
Re the Buddy Carter story - surely it's not April 1st already? Greenlanders will sincerely hope that it is!
Coppa's Girl
I am left wondering if they mistook cicadas for crickets. When the 17-year cicadas appear, it definitely feels biblical. Even the 7-year ones are astonishing, with no way to avoid them as they are everywhere - in the air, landing on people, dead ones crushed on sidewalks in such numbers they cannot be avoided. UGH.
Nina
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