Some things in life do not last. Numbered among them is the contentment that comes from a well-executed diversion. Ah well, as Cabell said, "There is not any memory with less satisfaction than the memory of some temptation we resisted". Better to have fleeting amusement than never engage in anything humourous, and wonder what sort of fun might have ( Read more... )

I do believe that this term I shall have a weekday that I enjoy ( Read more... )

It seems as though several of our dormitory members are preparing to submit change of house forms. The incessant chatter is reminiscent of the noise the dungeons endured Thursday evening when they were invaded by those members of our school who believe that it is their God-given right to push ahead of everyone else in any situation where normal ( Read more... )

It was the same this term as last term, only worse. It gets progressively worse every year. It reminds one of a downward spiral, one that has a very distinct end ( Read more... )

The first of September quickly approaches. Thus far I have patiently ignored the Headmaster’s express instructions to keep the student body at large informed of my doings; however, as nobody will take even a passing interest in the contents of my… journal, as unfitting a term as it is, it seems fitting to me at this time to secure the marks this ( Read more... )