Woman of the Year

Oh, yes! I have vague memories of watching this with my mother (one of her favorites) when I was small and she was alive. I am sure it would hit differently now, for all the reasons.

Now I can go to sleep. Hungary is no longer lost.

My Spring to do list
by JD Vance

1. Prevent Iran war
2. Negotiate end to Iran war
3. Reelect Viktor Orbán

Sometimes life can be this uncomplicated. Take heart.

me too …

This guy again.

l’on y danse …

thanks, me too.

Among Your Grace’s many followers, there must be a statistical handful.

They don’t grow out of it. I hid Easter eggs this morning for spouse (63) and son (19).

And the occasional vodka tonic.

I would frame this. Preferably poster size.

I will never need to worry about my cardiological health.

Saúde, Your Grace. Pleased to hear you’re feeling well again.

Speaking in tongues When the language cornucopia overflows

I do not always know what will come out when I open my mouth to speak. At least it’s never snakes and toads and newts, like the nasty sister in the Perrault fairy tale.

Done, Your Grace.

The Power of Poetry   with things falling apart and anarchy let loose,   it was only poetry, he found, which had any use,   so he reached for his copy   of The Complete Works of Yeats   and bludgeoned the President of the United States Brian Bilston

On World Poetry Day, here’s a reminder of the power of poetry and its potential to change the world.

You have my utmost confidence, Benjamin.

Yes, yes it is. This Swiss national treasure turns 90 today and will be spending the day with a few close friends at her country house just outside Rome.

A soft wooly blanket and a shot of pertsovka, Your Grace. Sleep well.

eeeuuuw

Viva!

Sallie is right.

Wipe that smirk off your face, young man, or I’ll do it for you.

If I could cancel my NYT subscription again, I would.

Please be generous. We in Europe have three more weeks in the current time, and it’s not easy.

Just in time for International Women’s Day!

Story of my life, Your Grace.

Iran asks for air support. Russia flies by with a banner that says “you’re doing great”. Because fuck Russia and Iran both.

If you’re really lucky, it’s both.