I was reading an article recently in the Times (This one, actually) that talks about how the diaries of normal people tend to ignore the important historical events going on at the time in order to focus on what they had for tea and who said what about who in double maths. This is totally true ( Read more... )

Well, tomorrow I will be on my way to Northern Ireland for what I have decided to term 'Sistermageddon' (a catalclysmic event that occurs when the three Finch sisters plus Danielle are all together under one roof).  Have to leave at 5am, but it'll be worth it!  I'm going to bring gin!

There was some unpleasantness last night.  It started out great: ( Read more... )