The mark of an excellent man is that he writes easily in an acceptable hand, sings agreeably and in tune, and, though appearing reluctant to accept when wine is pressed on him, is not a teetotaller
Kenkō Essays in Idleness (4)
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I might pass, but wrong gender? The book title and cover painting are great. Worth reading?
Oh yes, you’d like this Teri. Gentle hint to Jim for Christmas?
He will appreciate the idea. On our way to a Hanukah party and will be looking for it after that. Also, wobbling with an aftershock. They just keep coming.
I’m a fail.
On what grounds, Guy?
Alors, c’est moi. To a T. I’m a man, I admit (a wannabe New Man, in fact). I do still write (even though my thumbs are more muscle bound these days) though I can’t remember the last time I wrote an actual epistolary document. And I’m not teetotal as—providing I’m not driving—I’ve been known to have a half-glass of wine or a small bottle of lager when pressed to do so. It’s a hard life…
I knew you would sing agreeably and in tune, Chris, but I’m happy to hear you have the other attributes. I hereby declare you an excellent man.
Most gratified! I await the certicate in the post…
😇🎶🤩
and for the woman what are the measures? I need a few tips on idleness. I just spent the last few hours making two tourtieres, a mince pie and a dozen mince tarts.
Leslie
Pretty sure that won’t qualify for idleness, Leslie. The classics are romantic novels and bonbons while relaxing on a chaise lounge. Have you got any of those things handy?
just a few mince tarts no bonbons…. 😦
What is a tourtiere anyway?
A tourtiere is a meat pie. The French usually have them on Christmas Eve. (old tradition)
Enjoy the mince pies (if you don’t have to save them for Christmas. And reading Gert, and Gert’s recommendations is probably more fun any day than the average romantic novel.
I agree with you there….
I don’t think you do idleness, do you, Leslie?
I don’t think it’s in my genes….
You don’t know what you’re missing.
There’s plenty of time for that… 😉
You never know.
no you don’t…chuckle…guess we are working with borrowed time….. 😉