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In York I was inwardly moaning that I could not join a ghost walk because I could not stand the cold. I missed viewing 13th century manuscripts because the tour ran out of time. So these 13 things I love about what I did not miss in that lovely city had better make up: 1. Guy Fawkes hotel . Although having a large portrait of England's catholic restorationist in my room was eerie, the four poster was cozy 2. Historic breakfast . It's served adjacent to the cottage where Guy Fawkes was born 3. Room with a view . The window is like a picture frame into which part of northern Europe's largest cathedral fits 4. York Minster : massive, magnificent, enough said. 5. Staring awed at the Five Sisters , reputed to be among the finest and rarest in the world. 6. Evensong . Beckoned in by the vesper chime, I quietly joined other worshippers for a bit of spiritual exercise 7. Minster choir . As voices rose to the spires, so swarmed gooseflesh from my gloved fingers to my shivering

What is it about men and nudity? Particularly breasts... How can you be so interested in them? I mean seriously: they're just breasts. Every second person has them. They're odd looking, they're for milk from your mother. What's all the fuss about? In case you were wondering... that was Anna Scott (Julia Roberts) talking to William (Hugh Grant) the morning after they slept together. Notting Hill has been awhile. So have breasts. But not these features of the Woman and Child gallery at the Bangkok Arts and Culture Centre. They are fairly recent. That's My World Tuesday is brought to you by the MyWorld team Klaus Sandy Wren Fishing Guy Sylvia

As a fan of Jane Austen, I am extremely pleased with the plethora of information about her on the web. It goes without saying that I spend hours immersed in Austen blogs and equally delightful related sites. There is one I want to focus on, and it is the source of my faves this week: Sadish Jane Austen's World A classic party inside! I am drawn to this promise: "This blog brings Jane Austen, her novels, and the Regency Period alive through food, dress, social customs, and other 19th C. historical details" A good trait Vic, the blog owner writes on "About Me" "...If you would like to share a new site, or point out an error, please email me. (Yes, I am fallible. I'll own up to my mistakes and will make the corrections with a polite smile on my face.)" A familiar word It's an adjective but it's also my name . James Austen Leigh, the author's nephew describes his aunt's physical attributes - “ ... full round cheeks, with mouth and nose

Bucolic is listed on Dr Goodword's alphaDictionary as one of the most beautiful words in English. I typed it on google images and as I strayed, like I usually allow myself to when leisurely searching, I was led to words that reflect concepts appealing to me: 1. eclogue 2. denouement 3. cynosure 4. pianoforte 5. palimpsest 6. onomatopoeia 7. riparian 8. inglenook 9. petrichor 10. lilt 11. arcadian 12. vintage 13. Jenny what else but my idol Jane Austen's nickname :-) Share your Thursday Thirteen list with Megan and Janet .

Musical Monday: In The Air Tonight Please scroll down for Monday Mayhem It was either Don Johnson or someone whose name I didn't pay as much attention to. Globe-trotting, short-term boyfriend mentioned that he briefly worked with one Miami Vice actor. Then off he went out to finish a meeting while I stayed behind to finish viewing bundles of photos. In one snapshot the guy he pointed out as the actor preceded him on the stairs of a plane. My mind ambled along opening scenes of The Real McCoy; the roar of Ferrari as Burnett and Tubbs sped on a dark highway interspersed with Phil Collins' bark-like "oh lord, oh lord, oh lord..." God I must have existed in the 80s already :D Diane hosts Musical Monday. Click here for more music. ********** Monday Mayhem: Yes or No Please scroll up for Musical Monday Today's meme is based on the popular YES or No. We will focus on the internet. Answer yes or no for each question. Because I am so very nice, I will allow you to tell o

Friday's Fave Five: A Second Chance Please scroll down for Friday Photo Flashback This week has been a lot better than last week. One significant thing led to another. I'm happy about and grateful for: a second chance It looks like it is and I consider it to be so after a mistake I made on these anti-virus programs wiped out all my pictures. Most of those I label "precious" haven't been sent to email or stored in a flash drive or posted on any social network site. Everything vanished. I tried hard to be cheerful and carried on but the loss was such a nasty cloud over me last week that I grew two canker sores. Then I worked again on restoring them but without expecting anything anymore. Tweaking and hoping I tried these hidden files that warn you not to open them or your other files would be messed up. I had nothing else left to lose anyway so I risked it. Alas! there they were! The saying "you value a thing when you lose it" had never taken a more distin

Random reads I spent some time on this week: 1. Right in your kitchen Inexpensive yet for optimum health, foods one should eat everyday are leafy greens, whole grains, nuts, yohgurt and onions 2. Red shirts march to US embassy in Bangkok Sabotage or no sabotage and whether the Thai premier steps down or not, I hope protesters' demands don't escalate to the airport again or my out-of-town trips are soo affected 3. Fashion police at the 2010 Oscars They point out what's hideous, outrageous, precocious, precious or atrocious. It's entertaining to keep knowing. 4. Salespeople and insurance you don't need A summary of money-saving tips 5. Out of the Crooked Timber An academic blog (which is no longer updated but) I visit for its archives 6. Screamy window Gwrych Castle. A dose of charmingly eerie stuff 7. Workplace attitudes Avoid toxic co-workers 8. Shooting location tours Feel what it must have been like. I'm interested in the Anne Shirley, Sound of Music, Harry Po