It's probably not quite in the same league but the Musée Marmottan in Paris is also a lovely little jewel devoted to Monet's works. We used to live round the corner in the early 70s. (View Post)

Is there a buzz in it? (View Post)

I don't see why a government backed insurance scheme would go broke. Nor why it can't be simpler than what we have now. Anyway Andrew Dilnot sounded quietly confident that at least some of … (View Post)

Mishal. (View Post)

Some years ago I was told about a young married couple who were to go as missionaries to Borneo had all their teeth extracted before setting off. Just in case.. (View Post)