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“It is impossible to enjoy idling thoroughly unless one has plenty of work to do. There is no fun in doing nothing when you have nothing to do. Wasting time is merely an occupation then, and a most exhausting one. … Continue reading →

  ‘The English language is like London: proudly barbaric yet deeply civilised, too common yet royal, vulgar yet processional, sacred yet profane.”    –  Stephen Fry   It is Spring. The City of Westminster is bathed in glorious sunshine. Celebrating … Continue reading →

  “Berlin is more a part of the world than a city.”  – Jean Paul, Writer, 1800   A wild restless storm envelopes European capitals every spring. Not morphing climate, yet a terrible force, chilling as the advent of an eleventh … Continue reading →