on Thursday, September 7th, Grandad said

With nothing more sensible and interesting to do, I thought I'd have a peek at your blog, with its bits of homespun philosophy, and observations on today's troubles. I like the photo of the old violinist, and rejoice that no sound emanates from it. I hope you are settling in to your new job at The Hague and putting everybody on the right path. No news from Jonny lately, I think he's still besotted with Mayya, and spends a lot of time in London where, I understand she currently resides. It's something women have got which we used to say would draw a man much further than gunpowder would blow him; a terrifying secret weapon indeed. Best wishes, Grandad.