Monthly Archives: December 2008

Lovely things

Posted on December 6, 2008 by Charles Lambert

And talking of Christmas shopping, if you’re in Rome next weekend and would like to buy something rather special, come along to Vicolo dell’Atleta 5 (Trastevere) after 5 pm, and take a look at what’s on offer. I’ll see you … Continue reading →

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Money

Posted on December 6, 2008 by Charles Lambert

Well, it’s good to be reminded once again who really runs Italy. When it emerged that the Treasury was planning to reduce the amount of funding provided by the Italian state to catholic schools, it took no more than a … Continue reading →

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Witchcraft

Posted on December 6, 2008 by Charles Lambert

Thank you, Jesus’ General, for this. http://www.godtube.com/flvplayer.swf

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How not to approach an interview situation

Posted on December 5, 2008 by Charles Lambert

The beard is definitely not a good idea. From The Smoking Gun.

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Questionnaire

Posted on December 4, 2008 by Charles Lambert

What do you think caused your heterosexuality? When and how did you decide you were a heterosexual? Is it possible that your heterosexuality is just a phase you may grow out of? Is it possible that your heterosexuality stems from … Continue reading →

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Remember: no Salt, no flavour

Posted on December 4, 2008 by Charles Lambert

Dithering about what to buy people for Christmas? I know times are hard, but, let’s face it, what are friends and family worth? Something between a fiver and £14.99, with a 33% discount? I guessed as much. So all you … Continue reading →

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Casting away

Posted on December 2, 2008 by Charles Lambert

I’ve been having a discussion with Giuseppe today. He’s finally read The Scent of Cinnamon because a translator friend, Isabella Zani, has rendered it – superbly – into Italian. After over 22 years together (tié Ratzy!), this is the first … Continue reading →

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Iran, Jamaica, Vatican, Sudan….

Posted on December 2, 2008 by Charles Lambert

Surprise news from the Holy See. Someone called (Father) Federico Lombardi claims that the Vatican’s refusal to endorse a proposal for the UN that homosexuality be decriminalised, signed by all EU states, presumably including Poland (!), does not mean that … Continue reading →

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Grooming

Posted on December 2, 2008 by Charles Lambert

An interesting experience yesterday. I came across a reader’s review of Little Monsters on the Waterstones site. It starts like this: I wasn’t sure I would like this book. A tale of a young girl setting up home with her … Continue reading →

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Cyclone tour: stage four

Posted on December 2, 2008 by Charles Lambert

My Something Rich and Strange virtual book tour, to celebrate the publication of The Scent of Cinnamon and Other Stories, goes from strength to strength. This week’s event is hosted by Jim at Jockohomo Datapanik and it’s a corker. I … Continue reading →

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