Monthly Archives: March 2007

Where are you, Kevin McCarthy, when we need you?

Posted on March 8, 2007 by Charles Lambert

Flying back from London on Ryanair this morning I noticed that three members of the cabin crew had identical blemishes on the back of their necks. Naturally, I thought of Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Is this an isolated case? … Continue reading →

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Air guitar? Air head?

Posted on March 6, 2007 by Charles Lambert

You many have seen a photograph of Tony Blair, taken during his time at Oxford. Most commentators have focused on the gesture he’s making with his right hand, offering a variety of interpretations, from the vulgar (masturbation) to the pathetic … Continue reading →

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The natural order

Posted on March 3, 2007 by Charles Lambert

Two friends and colleagues (lettori: if you don’t know what they are click on the label below) were summoned a few days ago to the office of a professor in their faculty, head of department and died-in-the-wool barone (ditto). He … Continue reading →

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Art-lovers near Chard…

Posted on March 3, 2007 by Charles Lambert

…should make an effort to see this exhibition, by Paola Casalino, a friend and a gentlewoman. It’s at The Gallery at Hooked on Books, 6a Holyrood Street, Chard TA20 2AH. From 2 to 24 March. There’s also a private viewing … Continue reading →

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