Month: October 2014

Ireland … produces the best diary products in the world

Over at Slugger: “As we lumber from one political crisis to the next and it is doom all round it is nice to concentrate on the things we are good at. Ireland North & South produces the best diary products in the world…” Jonathan Swift’s letters to Esther Johnson aka Stella are here, and they…
A sacred decretall or Hue and Cry from His superlative Holinesse, Sir Symon Synod for the apprehension of reverend young Martin Mar-priest, London, 1645

“Where is limit” and the decline in rote learning

Lenox here and here and here writes: Well, here’s a race you won’t want to miss – it’s the prize-winning ‘Stupidest Titled Activity 2014’ which this year goes to the World Capital of Plastic Farming: ‘1st Trail Where Is Limit El Ejido’. Yes, they are all very excited, especially the chap who had the honour…