Lloyd
fakelvis.bsky.social
Lloyd
@fakelvis.bsky.social
Welshman in NL. Lover of the -ologies and crosswords (British cryptics, American-style straight).

https://lettersremain.com is my main writing outlet, primarily as an elaborate 'link blog'.
Cof a llithr, llythyrau a geidw : memory slips, letters remain.
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that is the good stuff for sure

however, for your consideration:
March 12, 2025 at 4:09 AM
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A Thai version of “Jack of all trades, master of none” is รู้เหมือนเป็ด, which means “know like duck.” It comes from the belief that ducks can walk and swim and fly, but do none of them well (I will not stand for this duck slander, Thailand!)
January 22, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Sounds very interesting. The first I've heard of Empireland and Stolen History, too. Getting those for my to-read bookshelf, for sure.
I recall reading Niall Ferguson's 'Empire' maybe 20 years ago as a teenager, so it'll be nice to read a more modern take on the topic.
December 24, 2024 at 12:00 AM