My Dear Dr W, Took the train from Victoria Station, London, out to Oxford today to meet a friend from home. She's in England working on her doctorate. An "English degree" in Spanish. Funny. Realized on the tube to Victoria -- forgot me camera! -- thus, just post cards. Or pictures of post cards of Oxford. Funny, yeah? I know how you love this place. Sincerely, Doc Z
Dear Stephen, The side of a round library at one of the colleges. I be the dark figure on the cobbles. Ha! Sought entry, but denied!, not being a student 'n' all. Did not see the soft romantic glow either. Maybe the great minds were giving off energy else-wheres. Maybe "romance" is just a fantasy! As you know, it's actually interesting in person, without the glow, when you can SEE the crumbling old stones. Best wishes, Jim (the Realist)
Stevie! Ooo! A student! How old do you suppose this goober is? Back of the card just says "Carved stone head." Right. Real helpful. Searched everywhere for the hardheaded kiss-up but couldn't find 'im. Lots of ordinary looking undergrads tho. Too bad they don't still wear the black robes to class. Fashion deficit here. Felt right at 'ome. Later! J--
BRO, ME BULLETIN BOARD WITH A FEW PLACES WE'VE BEEN AND MORE WE WANT TO GET TO. CONCERTS, PLAYS, MUSICALS, CASTLES, GALLERIES, CORONATIONS. THE USUAL HI-BROW STUFF. STOMP IS UP THERE TOO. THE MOUSETRAP. NO PUBLIC EXECUTIONS! EAT YER 'EART OUT. ZOLLERINO
Yo! Could not even FIND a postcard of this place, but as it is holy grail for CSLewis fans I framed the receipt. Tiny, depressing little spot. Did not have beer but did eat an outstanding shepherd's pie. Highly recommend it. What's with the name -- Eagle and Child -- anyway? Sooo-looong, dude!
Sorry, stevie, I seem to have lost the thread of the Oxford trip story. I got obsessed with the Eagle & Child thing instead. Still can't locate explanation. But I keep thinking of the Eagle & Rat over the tenement museum in Edinburgh. Is there a connection here? Sorry you can't fly in to explain.
Later, j-
Hey Stephen, Nothing much to say here that hasn't already been said. Unlike the apple face, this guy is everywhere. Student in pain. We've all been there and wept our own bitter tears, yeah? Oxford was OK for a cold, wet, windy day. Next time I will remember my camera. I think we're done here. Jim
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