Tag Archives: Preserved Killick

2 December 2011

Smoking Bishop and a Cat named Jeoffry

Posted on 2 December 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A reader alerted me to this wonderful bit of lore on the blog Spitalfields Life. Enjoy this with a glass of negus, which it’s something Preserved Killick will know about.
Nowadays, we may celebrate Christmas with a glass or four of … Continue reading →

Posted in Fr. Z's Kitchen, Just Too Cool, Lighter fare | Tagged Bob Cratchett, cats, Charles Dickins, East End, Ebeneezer Scrooge, London, negus, Patrick O'Brian, Preserved Killick, Smoking Bishop, Spitalfields Life | 11 Comments

31 May 2011

A new batch

Posted on 31 May 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I have ticked a few things off my To Do List for the day and can now settle down to read a bit.
I need, inter alia, to make some more notes about Augustine’s commentary on 1 John, which we will … Continue reading →

Posted in Lighter fare, Preserved Killick, Puir Slow-Witted Gowk | Tagged mystic monk, Penjing, Preserved Killick, tea | 7 Comments

3 May 2011

What is your good news?

Posted on 3 May 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Have any great news to report?
For my part, I am doing tech updates today. This will inevitably bring problems, because when you touch any part of the carefully balanced techy house of cards, everything falls apart and it takes hours … Continue reading →