Not Very Sparkling

[poliphilo]

Ailz went to the family party and I stayed at home. I felt too buggered to cope even with Elmore Leonard- so I watched Robin Hood- which must be one of the silliest programmes ever.

Which prompts an aside about Dr Who. I've always been a fan of Russell T. Davies and ready to defend him against most charges, but the Christmas Special found him shamelessly recycling old ideas- his own and other people's- and it's clearly time he handed over the reins. I'm thinking it'll make a difference having Catherine Tate on board. An established comedian as Doctor's companion- it's bound to affect the way the writers write.

Anyway it seems I was missed (at the family party). Nick and John (my sort of niece and nephew) missed me so much they want to come and visit. Of course I'm flattered. I'm a grumpy, dry, old cove who increasing doesn't give a fart what people think of him- and maybe that's missable. I dunno. The less you try to sparkle, the more interesting you become; does that make any sense?

Comments

[veronica-milvus.livejournal.com]

You are ill, you are allowed to be grumpy. When you feel better you can rediscover yourself as life and soul of the party!

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

Grumpy is my normal state. Last night I was way, way beyond grumpy.

[jenny_evergreen]

Makes absolutely perfect sense.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

Good, I'm glad you agree....

[halfmoon-mollie.livejournal.com]

Yep. You aren't phoney. Animals and kids especially know that about people. Yes, indeed, makes a lot of sense.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

Thanks.

I try not to be.

I think it gets easier the older you get.

[oakmouse]

"The less you try to sparkle, the more interesting you become; does that make any sense?"

The more real you become. Sparkle rubs off; I'd rather deal with a genuine person any day.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

"Sparkle rubs off"

Yes, a good way of putting it.