A few years ago I discovered E. M. Delafield’s Diary of a Provincial Lady and various sequels. With its whimsical epistolary style underscored by deeper ruminations on feminist social themes of the 1930s and 40s, Delafield’s writing is a clear forebear to Bridget Jones’s Diary and similar works. Her influence is also the reason that … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Florida
Every Christmas Show Ever Told (And Then Some!), Studio@620, Saint Petersburg
While in Florida for Christmas I went to a production of Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some) by the Masters Theatre Group at the Studio@620. The Studio@620 is an arts gallery and performance space which hosts a diverse range of programmes, including the exhibition of Willful Encounters (at a bus stop) by artist Maria … Continue reading
Oh, Christmas Tree! (First in the London Christmas Series)
In a new episode of the Transporting Awkward Items by Bus series, I found myself yesternight trundling along wrestling a Christmas tree. Some Grinches and Scrooges among you may glance at my tree and with an aloof sneer dismiss it as being far too short to be considered in any sense a tree. I ask … Continue reading
Cake at the Roundhouse
Once upon a time, the Roundhouse was a steam engine turning station. In the engines would go, onto a giant turntable that could revolve them in whatever direction was needed. When newer, bigger engines outgrew the Roundhouse, it became a wine storing facility. And now, it is a pretty darn cool live music venue. I … Continue reading
Magic Moments
Excerpt from Skirt.com, click the link to read the rest 0 Since I am now back in rainy London, I thought I would recount for you a little tale from my long break in Florida. Mom had saved some news clippings about the new opening of the Harry Potter part of the Universal Orlando theme … Continue reading
In a Merry Hour: Caitlin E McDonald 