07.07.03

Harry Potter

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Harry Potter

Just finished reading The Order of the Phoenix. They say if children’s literature is any good, adults should enjoy it as well. OK, Tolkien its not. But its a while since I stayed up past my bedtime not wanting to put down a book. 1.20am last night! That’s mega late for me.

AS Byatt has an article in today’s NYT which is critical of adults reading it. I think she had a point in that Rowling is clearly not up to Pratchett or Tolkien standards…but she’s still pretty good. Think this deserves more thought. Stand-by.

07.02.03

Expensive Ireland

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Expensive Ireland

Many examples of our rip off economy are available but here’s one example.

My darling husband uses Gillette Mach 3 blades. A pack of 4 costs €10.49 in any Irish outlet. We were in Tuscany last week and found a pack in an ordinary shop for €6.50! Same packaging – identical product. And its not made in Italy so they can’t use ‘import costs’ as an excuse.

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