Monthly Archives: February 2016

A Really Awful Fisherman’s Tale

Posted on February 7, 2016 by colonialist

  Young J’s been fishing only twice And, first time, thought it rather nice As only one to catch a fish, Though not as large as she would wish; Her second time, it came today: Again, an only-catch display, But … Continue reading →

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Time Gone By, Time Now, and Time to Come

Posted on February 6, 2016 by colonialist

Time again to respond to the Weekly Photo Challenge: These clocks I’ve carefully restored   As heirlooms that they are, And, in my study, they record   How they can make go far     Each minute of the passing time … Continue reading →

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A Really Awful Valediction re Downton Abbey?

Posted on February 3, 2016 by colonialist

How Green was My Valet If he came from Wales! Now Downton, I must say, On saying it, fails. What justification To call them ‘vallit’? American’sation Is there, quite a bit! Though dictionary Does offer ‘lit’ first, That’s  fiction-ary From … Continue reading →

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Really Awful Rabbit Habit

Posted on February 1, 2016 by colonialist

    The English have such funny habits And one of them’s to say On first of month, one or more rabbits – But white or black, not grey.  Some claim that it averts bad luck, And some it brings … Continue reading →

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