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Déjà Vu, All Over Again: Act II, Scene 2

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Jim

“But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun. Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon, Who is already sick and pale with grief, That thou her maid art far more … Continue reading →

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The Courtship of Reginald & Gwyneth

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Jim

R: Musca domestica… The adults are about 5-8 mm long. Their thorax is grey with four longitudinal dark lines on the back. The whole body is covered with hair-like projections. The females are slightly larger than the males, and have a … Continue reading →

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Welcome Desdemona!

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Jim

You might think I’m crazy spending $22,000 on a truffle pig.  Crazy like fox!  Do you know how much truffles cost an ounce?  They are not called “black diamonds” for nothing!  Napoleon III had a 150 carat truffle mounted in … Continue reading →

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Note on the Fridge

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Jim

Calpurnia: I’m off to Pompey’s Theatre and then to the Senate.  Much to do before I take the army to crush the Parthian Empire.  Meantime, before I leave I have to bring the Senators to heel.  And before I crack … Continue reading →

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