The Reverse of the Medal by Patrick o’Brian
O’Brian is highly talented storyteller who uses sophisticated techniques to entertain but also inform on the themes, values, fashions, attitudes, humour, politics and sociology of the 19th Century Royal Navy.
The story is a continuation of the Aubrey and Maturin saga. It consists of 18 volumes, which should be started at the beginning.
This is my third or fourth reading – I look forward to many more.
Every day and only after bad curry or if there’s an angry dog / snake …
I think I came close today – a family braai (barbecue) at home. Beer, music, meat, family, friends, grandchildren, playing Twister. Some family and friends missing.
Oh yeah, there was some salad too …
I tell myself that possessions are ephemeral and should not be held too dear.
However, I am fond of an old red shirt which has a hole in it and is disliked by my wife. She gave me a white hare which I probably hold too dear … and probably some other white hairs …
Only to get the marrow out.. it’s very tasty! Cracked some ribs once that was very sore for a couple of weeks.
I tend to go my own way. I sometimes lead and sometimes I follow. I’m a slow thinker and don’t react fast, so sometimes I follow then stop. Sometimes I dash out the door to do something … then stop and think about it.
I often follow my wife’s lead
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