Irish Food Poll (30) See Poll OptionsI love Ireland and the Irish people. I love Irish Americans. But, Irish food? Hmm. I like the way the Irish make cream of potato soup. I like... See More »
Cheesy Grits?I've never liked grits. But a friend tied me to a chair and made me try his cheesy grits, They were delicious! But he won't tell me what cheese(s) he used. It's a family secret or some nonsense like that. 🤨
Our legacy."A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they will never sit in." Greek proverb
Thanksgiving specialsAside from turkey, stuffing, etc., what food do you Americans (and Canadians) enjoy the most at your Thanksgiving table. A school friend -- southern and African American -- has a family recipe for collard greens with walnuts and turkey chunks. I... See More »
Your favorite accent among English speakers?If you're a native English speaker, what is your favorite accent of other English speakers? Mine is Irish and Southern U.S., y'all. 🙂
Anyone a Sappho fan?I'm reading The Sappho Companion by Margaret Reynolds. It's disabusing me of some things I thought I knew about her. Very interesting.
I Read Classical LiteratureSince the weather is so crappy, I'm going to start rereading Epictetus's Discourses. I read it in college more than 40 years ago. It's about time I read him again.
Have you ever been the subject of a malicious rumor? Did it bother you?One of my "friends" is telling anyone who'll listen that I'm having an affair with a married man. She's denied it, but I know she's told people that (false) story. Really pissing me off!
