Last weekend I rewatched the BBC's production of 'Wives and Daughters' by Elizabeth Gaskell and I was reminded once again what a fascinating a wonderful character Squire Hamley is. He is the curmudgeonly father of the male romantic interest and about ten times as compelling. His character journey is greater than anyone else's and the portrayal by ( Read more... )

What to say about the Ceili? I had unremitting fun from beginning to end and I simply can't thank everyone enough for coming and joining in to such an extent and the sparkling good will which seemed to be everywhere I turned.

( My 30s are exceedingly enjoyable so far. )