February 10, 2016
Word Wednesday Fun: Antipodes
The Antipodes
The Antipodes is often used by us British to describe those “kith and kinfolk” dwelling in Australia or New Zealand. I had occasion to use it today in a freelance article.
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February 3, 2016
Word Wednesday Fun: Escutcheon
Escutcheon is such a great word!
Escutcheon is not one of those regularย humdrum boring words! ย You may be tearing your hair out wondering where on earth did he find that word! Or, maybe not ๐
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January 16, 2016
The Irish Speak English Don’t They?
I was asked the question in the title. It was in Thailand, so it was understandable. I have found on my travels in Asia that I often have to explain about the Irish, Scots, Welsh and English.
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October 8, 2015
“Barrister Speak”: A Guide
I shamelessly reproduce this post on a blogย from a barrister finding his way through the criminal justice system in England. I thank my London lawyer friend who posted the dialog on Facebook. It deserves as wide an audience as possible. It is so “on the button” and so true.
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September 23, 2015
Zabrinaโs Pinoy Banapple Chocolate Ice Cream Cake
Zabrinaโs Pinoy Banapple Chocolate Ice Cream Cake
Or Pineapple and Banana Churla !!! hahahahah…
Banapple? Banana and pineapple of course ! ๐
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July 31, 2015
English Football on the TV in the Philippines
I miss English football on the TV in the Philippines. It is one of the very few things I miss about the UK.
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