Well, credit where credit is due. The Met Office predicted an Indian Summer this week and a glorious Indian Summer is precisely what we have had. It’s been a fabulous week with clear sunny skies and temperatures in the high 70s. It’s also been a bit humid and certainly very still making it feel perhaps somewhat “hotter” than it might otherwise but, from my perspective, it’s been delightfully gorgeous. Thursday evening was so lovely we had what may turn out to be the final barbeque of the season. You’ll be surprised to hear that we barbequed Sandy’s salmon with pesto, Amy’s potatoes and Penelope’s butternut squash and spinach gratin. Absolutely delicious, all of which was finished off with a pear and walnut tarte tatin with pears fresh from the tree. Pen’s folks were persuaded to join us as were Nick and Lucy. Continue reading “2 October 2011”
2 October 2011 – Amusements
Sallie sent these along. We’ve had most of them before, I think, but there are a few ones that I’ve not seen before or, if I have I’ve forgotten.
These are from a book called Disorder in the American Courts and are things people actually said in court, word for word, taken down and now published by court reporters that had the torment of staying calm while these exchanges were actually taking place.
ATTORNEY: What was the first thing your husband said to you that morning?
WITNESS: He said, ‘Where am I, Cathy?’
ATTORNEY: And why did that upset you?
WITNESS: My name is Susan! Continue reading “2 October 2011 – Amusements”