Sep 19, 2005 | Uncategorized |
A new and alarming trend has been sweeping the Icelandic nation of late. It is this: men picking their noses in public. On a grand national scale. I kid you not. I first noticed the odd guy doing it in his car, stopped at a red light. I’d turn and glance [as you do]...
Sep 18, 2005 | Uncategorized |
Today I caught on to the real meaning of the Icelandic word for ‘midwife’ – which is ‘ljósmóðir’. ‘Ljós’ means ‘light’ and ‘móðir’ means ‘mother’ – so a midwife is a ‘mother’ who helps the child into the light. Just figured I’d share that little epiphany. AND WHILE...
Sep 17, 2005 | Uncategorized |
Went to Penis Mall today, specifically to go to Zara. It’s my store of choice when I want to pick up something new to wear, because their clothes are stylish and smart and don’t cost a bloody fortune. [So what if you have to throw them out after a few months because...
Sep 16, 2005 | Uncategorized |
Have I mentioned how much I love Emiliana Torrini’s latest CD, Fisherman’s Woman? It’s so gorgeous. The melodies are delicate and simple – they manage to get under your skin so that suddenly without realizing it you’re hearing them in your head wherever you go....
Sep 15, 2005 | Uncategorized |
[NB: if you’re reading this category in full you might want to start at the bottom.] So – our man showed up at 9am, as promised. [I’ve never met a more punctual plumber – it ain’t normal.] Having taken his shoes off outside the door [this is new] he...
