I hope that in the afterlife we will get a chance, each of us, to say our sorries to people we have wronged. I’ll have plenty of sorries to say, believe you me.
J M Coetzee, in Summertime
Author: Adi
What I was determined to avoid was emotional…
What I was determined to avoid was emotional entanglement. A passing fling was one thing, an affair of the heart quite another.
J M Coetzee, in Summertime
Leslie Winkle Yes Leslie Winkle The answer to…
Leslie Winkle.
Yes, Leslie Winkle. The answer to the question, ‘Who made Sheldon cry like a little girl?’
BBT
Freedom of Expression
Two favourite quotes:
“I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it” – Evelyn Beatrice Hall
“I love the idea of free speech – it gives everyone a right to willingly demonstrate their biases, ignorance and even idiocy” – Romeo Bravo Xray
Which are yours?
Someone out there doesn’t want me to eat…
Someone out there doesn’t want me to eat healthy.
For lunch today:
Went to Subway – it had been burgled and was under renovation
Went to Waitrose’s Salad Bar – cleaned out except for potatoes and tomatoes
Went to Sandwich sections at Greggs & M&S – barely half a dozen variants available, none appealing.
Finally, gave up and picked up a Big Mac from McDonalds. Made it without cheese :|
Friends are not welcome.
They come for short visits, surround me with happy vibes, make me feel good, make me a social animal.
Then they leave, off to get lost in their busy lives, leaving me behind to wallow in my new-again loneliness.
It’s too hard. Not doing it again. All invitations now stand withdrawn.
The fight is not against the hill it’s…
The fight is not against the hill; it’s against your self.
Edmund Hillary
All but the brave are brave in a…
All, but the brave, are brave in a mob.
Adi
‘He fell sir From the terrace About one…
‘He fell, sir. From the terrace. About one hour ago. They say it’s a suicide.’
‘I thought it would be a push down the stairs, or a beating at night. That’s all.’
‘I forgot we were dealing with good people, Shanmugham,’
from ‘Last man in the tower’ by Arvind Adiga
As I’ve stated before ever since this season…
As I’ve stated before, ever since this season began I’ve been trying to catch up with Steve.
Till this afternoon, I was happy with my cycling this week – over 150 miles and finally gaining some form. Was very sure I’d have made a big dent in his lead when I went to his blog to check the score. Bugger! Seems like he did 100+ miles as well!
Hope the rain stays away, or mild, next week. Will try again … maybe he’ll slow down from all the heat in his part of the world.