Cyril Connolly (1903 - 1974), writer and journalist
A little like a quiet explosion in your head.
Maurice Sendak, writer and illustrator, referring to writing
Addiction. We have become addicted to blogs. We go to blog sites out of curiosity to see what others are writing about, and there is a lot of interesting articles, perspectives, and personal essays which run the gamut from hilarious to emotionally moving.
Blogging will take one into a labyrinth rabbit holes allowing you to visit a world of interesting articles and perspectives from politics, dating, and diaries to emotionally moving pieces such as the loss of a parent. The Misanthrope comments along the way zigzagging around the globe via blogs.
We came across a right-wing blog in the United Kingdom, called Biased BBC. After a few comments that this band or readers did not agree with The Misanthrope was called ol’ china, which we believe is another way of saying pal or mate, and then told to pull my head out of my arse by Pete_London, we hope he visits Toner Mishap and stirs the pot over here.
Just start by clicking on the Blogroll on the right, you may get addicted too.
Daughter. Daughter is doing well in the outskirts of London, she is not crazy about the food and is downright miserable about the price of everything. We believe that this weekend she was going to London with her girlfriends. Next week is a trip to Prague. We have been communicating via e-mail and phone occasionally. E-mail has proven effective, when daughter asks for money, we point out that her note must have gotten lost in cyberspace, and she’ll have to get it from her mother. Without getting too sappy, we miss her greatly. She was away at school for three or four weeks at a time, but at least she was only a few hours away and in the same time zone. The thinking and worry never stops and is magnified by the distance.
Shopping. The Misanthrope took Daughter to the mall just days before Xmas to get a few gifts. Daughter was taught to browse and peruse everything single item in every store and stop at each portable cart in the mall walkways – rest assured it was not from her dad. Daughter was absolutely in shock and then miserable after experiencing a Misanthrope shopping experience. We went directly to the store picked up a few gift cards and were out. Daughter had no idea what had just happened and was so out of kilter that she went back to the mall with her mother shortly thereafter. So, while blogging, I found this map at http://www.therapysessions.blogspot.com, which perfectly depicts Daughter’s and even wife’s shopping habits.
This is just in from Daughter:
Hi Daddy-
London was great fun today. We saw everything!! We went on the big red bus tour which was fun, a walking tour around the palace and a tour of Thames river. I saw the Globe Theatre, London Tower, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, St. Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, and Harrods. I had tea and scones there, it was great! We ate lunch at a traditional English pub and I had sausage and mash it was quite good. I picked up some really nice cheese from Harrods, it was great! I decided that I love London more than I love New York! All the history is so fascinating and the overall atmosphere of the city was great. I love the old mixed with the new, it makes for a unique feel. Looking at London and all the history makes me realize how young America is in comparison. I can't wait to go back! Well I am off to bed! Love you and miss you!
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