Irish Cloche

“Sir,” I asked in my most polite English, “are these cloches made here in Williamsburg?”   “Madam,” he exclaimed, “we are quite suspicious of strangers who so freely speak with French phrases, and do not take kindly to the French in our midst.  If you are referring to the bell glass, they are made nearby in Jamestown.”   The actors…

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St. Patty’s Day in Dublin

Mr. Fun is in Dublin.  Right now!  He stepped onto his hotel balcony and snapped this photo of his view, including the tower of Dublin Castle, for me to share with all of you!  He travels to Ireland (lucky him) every quarter on business, and I (lucky me) reap the rewards when he finds goodies to bring home!  He has…

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