“It is a situation most perplexing, Miss Lemon,” Hercule Poirot declared, twirling the ends of his immaculate moustache with grave precision. “You remember the Mercury 13 investigation from a couple of years ago? The situation, I regret to say, remains most… unsatisfactory. There are inconsistencies, contradictions… and, how do you say, a distinct aroma of … Continue reading Poirot-And The Mystery of the Lewes FC Investor
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Bear with....this is a new blog. I have an established blog on other subjects so am not totally hopeless and I will over the next couple of months have this looking vaguely organised and informative! Chris
Popular Idioms and Phrases and Why We Say: Old Habits Die Hard: Where the Phrase Comes From and Why It Endures
by Chris Harris Origins and First Recorded Use “Old habits die hard” is one of those phrases that feels like it has always existed, and in many ways, it has. The exact wording dates back to 1837, when Nathaniel Hawthorne used it in his novel Fanshawe: “Old habits die hard.” That simple, direct phrasing has … Continue reading Popular Idioms and Phrases and Why We Say: Old Habits Die Hard: Where the Phrase Comes From and Why It Endures
Last Roll of the Dice: The Risky Gamble That Could Cost Lewes FC Men Everything
by Chris Harris A “Heartfelt Thank You” That Screams Desperation The Board’s email, titled “A Heartfelt Thank You,” is supposed to reassure. It is supposed to steady the club and calm concern. Instead, it does the exact opposite. Strip away the tone, and what you are left with is not confidence, but desperation. This is … Continue reading Last Roll of the Dice: The Risky Gamble That Could Cost Lewes FC Men Everything
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