‘Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer’s day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.’ – John Lubbock, The Use Of Life This almost makes up for being at work… Continue reading #135: Break time
‘Poets have been mysteriously silent on the subject of cheese.’ – G.K. Chesterton, Alarms and Discursions
It is the most important meal after all…
‘Anything worth doing is worth overdoing.’ – Mick Jagger Peering in the window at Méert, Lille…
‘A man may be a pessimistic determinist before lunch and an optimistic believer in the will’s freedom after it.’ – Aldous Huxley Oh yes, I remember now why I love visiting my parents… (Well, one of many reasons!)
‘Hot crumpets with butter and jam – what could be more ambrosial?’ – William Boyd, Any Human Heart
I’m back at the same airport, flying to the same city and eating in the same restaurant. Last time I posted and then promptly deleted this photograph, assuming people would think food photos are boring. Apparently not! So here you are @theotherlivvy and @fdotleonora, breakfast reprised…
‘Ask not what you can do for your country. Ask what’s for lunch.’ – Orson Welles
