20 September 2010

He Said She Said: Bacon

“I had rather be shut up in a very modest cottage with my books, my family and a few old friends, dining on simple bacon, and letting the world roll on as it liked, than to occupy the most splendid post, which any human power can give.” -Thomas Jefferson

5 comments:

  1. me too me too, not that i am occupying any splendid post.

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  2. make that 'several very modest cottages' please. space and privacy is paramount, even - or especially - among loved ones...

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  3. Dear Beauty: Surely you're being modest.
    Dear Anon: Privacy is so civilised isn't it?

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  4. i like my "bacon" on a daily basis please.

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  5. Dear Fong Jaff: I don't believe you judging by your weight!

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