1. Grab the nearest book (of at least 123 pages).
2. Open the book to page 123.
3. Find the fifth sentence (grab next nearest book if fewer than 7 sentences found).
4. Post the text of the next 3 sentences on your blog along with these instructions.
5. Don’t you dare dig for that “cool” or “intellectual” book in your closet! I know you were thinking about it! Just pick up whatever is closest.
6. Tag three people.

“As climax to all these profound changes, slowly at work through many passing generations, the mist is suddenly rolled back one day off the Atlantic waves, revealing new worlds beyond the ocean. England, it seems, is no longer at the extreme verge of all things, but is their maritime heart and center. She has long been half European; she shall now become oceanic – and American, as well, and yet remain English all the while.”

From “A Shortened History of England” by G.M. Trevelyan, published in 1942 (and in 1959 by my BELOVED Penguin Books. Goddamnit, I love me some Penguie Books; they always feel so creamy.)

Yes, as those of you who read this journal are probably well-aware (in many cases to the point of nausea, I am sure) I am positively obsessed with all things English – and have been ever since I was 3 and madly in love with Davy Jones (of The Monkees fame, not the “locker” fame.”)

As for the tag somebody schtick – do it if you want…and if not, fuck off, lady.