by Chris Harris It is an interesting question, because most people experience themselves from the inside rather than from the outside. From within their own thoughts and concerns, their behaviour feels normal and justified. What others might perceive as dreary, whether that means overly negative, monotonous, humourless, or simply draining, may feel to them like … Continue reading Do Dreary People Know That They Are Dreary?
Category: Eclectic Musings
British Idioms – Sweet Fanny Adams: The Curious and Tragic Origins of a Familiar Phrase
by Chris Harris Sweet Fanny Adams: The Curious and Tragic Origins of a Familiar British Phrase If someone offers you or asks you for something and you reply, “You’ll get Sweet Fanny Adams,” or FA, of course, everyone understands what you mean. It is one of those phrases that sits comfortably in everyday British conversation. … Continue reading British Idioms – Sweet Fanny Adams: The Curious and Tragic Origins of a Familiar Phrase
Building an Etsy Shop. Episode 1: How Etsy Became Both My Best Asset and Biggest Risk.
Eighteen months ago we set up a trading website. To put it mildly, it was a disaster. The content was a half hearted attempt at best. The appeal of building one was obvious enough. Saving fifteen to twenty percent in selling fees and achieving higher prices than on the major platforms is a seductive idea. … Continue reading Building an Etsy Shop. Episode 1: How Etsy Became Both My Best Asset and Biggest Risk.
The Rights of Fans. 