There Are Many Windows Open
It's June already? Mid-way between Christmas, and...Christmas -so soon? I'd like a word with the train driver, we are travelling way too fast. Sliding doors are great but the past few days have been so blurred. If I'm honest, I have found flying in and out of windows easier, no time for doors! Here's a couple of lovely bits from my week in London.
Fashion for a good cause? Yes please. Tusk Trust's British Designers Charity Sale gave me reason to smile yesterday. I stumbled across sexy scarves ala animal prints, and my newest favourite hand candy, a stringray bracelet! Fabulous. Also, I picked up a fuschia pink dog collar for my hound. Pictures currently being negotiated...
A Book Launch for An Indian Portia, Selected writings of Cornelia Sorabji (1866-1954) Cornelia Sorabji was the first Indian woman to practice law in Britain, and the first woman in the world to read law at Oxford. This book is a collection of selected writings by Cornelia, there are extracts from letters that she wrote home to her family. I was fortunate enough to hear several on Wednesday evening, one told of her attendance at Lord Tennyson's funeral, another,-a letter to a Viceroy in India, and one, of her interview with Gandhi. All very honest and quite delightful to read. I bought the book, of course.
Devils on Horseback anyone? Polo in the Park is on this weekend in London, and if I'm very disciplined with my writing, I shall be popping along with friends and a picnic. It was exhilarating last year so I'm giddy with anticipation!
A/N: Well that's my week so far. I shall report back on the Polo next week! How's your week coming along? Talei x
Fashion for a good cause? Yes please. Tusk Trust's British Designers Charity Sale gave me reason to smile yesterday. I stumbled across sexy scarves ala animal prints, and my newest favourite hand candy, a stringray bracelet! Fabulous. Also, I picked up a fuschia pink dog collar for my hound. Pictures currently being negotiated...
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| A few of the lovely goodies |
A Book Launch for An Indian Portia, Selected writings of Cornelia Sorabji (1866-1954) Cornelia Sorabji was the first Indian woman to practice law in Britain, and the first woman in the world to read law at Oxford. This book is a collection of selected writings by Cornelia, there are extracts from letters that she wrote home to her family. I was fortunate enough to hear several on Wednesday evening, one told of her attendance at Lord Tennyson's funeral, another,-a letter to a Viceroy in India, and one, of her interview with Gandhi. All very honest and quite delightful to read. I bought the book, of course.
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| Cornelia Sorabji, An Indian Portia |
Devils on Horseback anyone? Polo in the Park is on this weekend in London, and if I'm very disciplined with my writing, I shall be popping along with friends and a picnic. It was exhilarating last year so I'm giddy with anticipation!
A/N: Well that's my week so far. I shall report back on the Polo next week! How's your week coming along? Talei x
Comments
What a pioneer! I bet there were a few obstacles in her path if she was the 1st to practice law back then. Thanks for the recommendation.
Y'know, I've never thought about attending a polo match some day. But it does sound rather fun. :-) Enjoy!
Daily (w)rite
Cornelia was an incredible pioneer. Someone asked the question, if there was anything left for women to pioneer these days, and quite frankly, so many paths have been smoothened by people like Cornelia...it stunned us into silence but only for a few seconds, there is still work to be done, right? Wonderful story and incredible lady.
@Melissa, TGIF! Whoop, absolutely. Have a wonderful weekend! I'm looking forward to the polo match as long as the weather is fine! London has been beautiful lately, hope it stays that way!
Damyanti, thanks! Loving my stingray! There's a lot about Cornelia online, very inspiring! ;-)
Good luck with the pictures.
Nahno ∗ McLein ™
@ Danette - *clink clink* Hope you're enjoying your weekend! Jetboat leaves weekly on a Weds.. do come again!
@LynNerd - yup. Loving the fuschia! Not sure le hound notices so much but still... ;-)
Nahno - thanks! Shall try my best! ;-)
Polo.... how exciting!
*Sigh* That bracelet is gorgeous. And I so love scarves. I have a ton.