The second blog I ever read was Paul's, and I chanced on him by accident by clicking "Next Blog" at the top of the page of the first one I ever read. As you may know if you've tried it, this normally leads one to the rantings of illiterate teenagers, so I count myself very lucky to have found Paul.He's 85 - must be coming up for 86 now - he lives in California and he's a hoot. We've been exchanging long emails for about four years now as a result of that lucky click. This is his picture, shamelessly stolen off his blog - http://www.oldprof.blogspot.com/ or click on the link on my blogroll.
Do visit him and say hello if you don't know him yet. You should read his second-last post ("Things Old Professors Do") before you read the last one ("Sheez!") , or you won't get the full effect. I want to be like him when I'm 85. Except not a man. Preferably.
Oh my goodness, how beautifully random! This is going to be my "Friday afternoon skive" read at work tomorrow :)
ReplyDeleteThe best bloggers are stumbled upon. Going to visit...
ReplyDeleteAnother blog to make me smile. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI want to know about the book you wrote and if it is still available. Pretty please?
I stumbled on his blog a couple of weeks ago! Just love him!
ReplyDeleteHa! What a great blog -- YOU've been holding out on us! Thanks for the wonderful recommendation!
ReplyDeleteWho would have guessed? I've been reading the Old Prof for a couple of years myself! He such a thoughtful man. I always enjoy his perspective on life.
ReplyDeleteAh yes, the Old Professor ... another one of my neglected ...
ReplyDeleteI see I have been tagged ... Hmmm.
Please don't hold your breath ... but I will try.
I also like to stumble upon new friends, have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteit's interesting that you remember. I rarely do. I stumble upon blogs all the time but rarely remember how. Well, I used to. I rarely go exploring anymore to be honest.
ReplyDeleteYeah, Paul is great, isn't he! I've also been following his blog for a few years. His daughter is an extremely creative lady, with her own very special blog.
ReplyDeleteHe looks lovely, I'll visit him, though I really don't need another blog to follow, but actually I think there should always be room for a new one...
ReplyDeleteI found Joe (Plutarch) when I was googling for information about Roscoff pink onions; he'd got some in the kitchen and they were one of his three beautiful things that day!
Thanks for introducing the 'Old Professor'! His blog is highly amusing!!!
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