That much was true, but he mainly wanted to get home and enjoy his radish.
(G.V. Flink, 1656)
It was a desire he had often.
(Dyck, 1638)
The show was captivating. He couldn’t understand why his friends weren’t paying attention.
(Bernini, 1647-52)
He would have taken on the planning, but was resentful not to be chosen.
(Codde, 1633-37)
Everyone was so excited to share their fruity drink.
(Stradanus, 1570)
Not knowing about the new collection embarrassed him most of all.
(Pater, early 1700s)
It wasn’t even funny the first time she tried it.
(Cerrini, 17th c.)
He had delusions that he could dominate the court in this town.
(Carpaccio, 1495-1500)
Q:What should I do when I run out of coffee filters, but need coffee immediately?
Anonymous
Coffee and coffeehouses have been drivers of urban culture for centuries, becoming popular across Europe in the 1600’s, and a century earlier in many parts of the Middle East. Coffee itself was important long before that, having been banned by the Ethiopian Orthodox Church even before the 12th century. Therefore, we recommend you summon the energy to walk outside, and go buy a cup at one of these culturally significant establishments.
If this is not a possibility for you because you live in the boonies, we suggest that you may find it convenient to use one of the previously mentioned unmated socks as a replacement.
—Shallow Sage
(Sage Advice - Click the button on the right to ask for advice)
Surely he wasn’t the only one who had heard the doorbell.
(Grueze, 1769)
He wasn’t even sure where his trunks were.
(Raphael, 1509-10)
Hard as he tried, it would never stick.
(Duster, 1632)
Flora pretended not to hear.
(Poussin, 1631)
Her friends only pretended to disapprove.
(Green, 1781)
Near-wisdom from the ages.
Because people never change.
