Happy the man, and happy he alone, He who can call today his own; He who, secure within, can say, Tomorrow, do thy worst, for I have lived today. John Dryden, Book III,

Whilst perusing the iPlayer last night I happened upon The Delicious Miss Dahl. And delicious she is. This terribly attractive, other-world girl cooks for our viewing pleasure using an assortment of kitchen

Razors pain you; Rivers are damp; Acids stain you; And drugs cause cramp. Guns aren’t lawful. Nooses give; Gas smells awful; You might as well live. Dorothy Parker (1893–1967) I should

Dear Georgiana, Nobody has suffered more from low spirits than I have — so I feel for you. Here are my prescriptions; 1st Live as well as you dare. 2nd Go into the shower-