When I was sorting through some things recently, part of making space for my new nest in The Buttery, I found this delightful set of Japanese postcards. I can't remember where or when I bought them. But I do know that I have had them for a long time. There is no question of my … Continue reading The Beauty of Japanese Art
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“I have a bath once a month…
....whether I need it or not." Who do you think said this? I have long been aware of the saying, but have usually heard it in comedic contexts. In fact, it appears that it was Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth I who spoke in all seriousness about her regular bathing habit. In Tudor England, the majority … Continue reading “I have a bath once a month…