Just lately, for a variety of reasons, I have only been able to post a couple of pieces and read one or two posts, so I haven’t acknowledged all your welcome comments. I shall get around to doing so soon, I promise. I’m a stickler for courtesy, see, and I feel restless and somewhat guilty when I feel that I’ve committed this particular form of discourtesy. Lady Ariela and I – and many of our well brought up friends – lament the demise of the “ Thank you ” letter, and indeed of so many formerly... Sign in to see full entry.