Showing posts with label cecil augustus downing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cecil augustus downing. Show all posts

Monday, July 21, 2008

Benchmark Preceeding One's Imminent Demise

to commemorate this, my 100th entry, I proffer not the usual commentary. today I provide something more personal.

the photograph above pictures your correspondents. all play a game popular among Italians and geriatrics. most clad in short pants--the regrettable accoutrement of summertime leisure. few know the rules nor recognize how ridiculous they appear. none are much bothered.

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Cheshire Circa 1852

if those imbeciles at BBC can develop a most bewitching series, I feel certain that the tales of my life with Cecil Augustus Downing found so engrossing at parties will appeal to an even wider audience.

Friday, May 9, 2008

Cecil Augustus Downing

I reserved judgment on Cecil Augustus Downing's posts until I had anatomized his work.

although I take issue with his vegetarianism, opinion of my father and statements regarding the above image (assuredly, this is a most unfortunate coincidence), he ably discharged his task. Mr. Downing exhibits a sentimentality which tempers the tone of my posts, softening the haughty impression most have of Nebraskashire Gentry.

more from my dear cousin can be expected.