This week I am pleased to welcome the biggest fan of England,
Scott Lyman
Enjoy!
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| Union Jack Converse All Stars -- click to enlarge! |
It began in 1995, upon watching Ang Lee's/Emma Thompson's ingenious film adaptation of "Sense & Sensibility."
Along the way, I have
amassed a collection of England merch that has become invaluable to me.
The accompanying snaps provide a mere "tip of the iceberg" preview of
the many items in this collection. The Union Jack Converse All Stars (see main desk pic), in
particular, represent
the "crown jewels" of my Anglo-themed stash, as they're virtually
impossible to find in the US. These shoes were a gift and as such, I
have made a promise to myself, that they will never be worn. Rather,
they'll be placed inside a display case, in due course.
And
for the past 16 years, my massive love for England has rivalled even
that of my love for writing. Unlike most Anglophiles, this passion goes
far beyond being smitten by the accent alone. Over the years, I've
cultivated a substantial interest in everything from Oxfordshire's indie
rock scene to the organic food industry in the town of Reading, in the
county of Berkshire.
Along the way, I have
amassed a collection of England merch that has become invaluable to me.
The accompanying snaps provide a mere "tip of the iceberg" preview of
the many items in this collection. The Union Jack Converse All Stars (see main desk pic), in
particular, represent
the "crown jewels" of my Anglo-themed stash, as they're virtually
impossible to find in the US. These shoes were a gift and as such, I
have made a promise to myself, that they will never be worn. Rather,
they'll be placed inside a display case, in due course.
"What's on your desk?" you ask? For me, it's an unquantifiable love for a country I have yet to visit, but hope to soon enough.
Visit Scott's British-themed blog, entitled The Shipping Forecast -- http://underanenglishsky.
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Thank you so much, Scott, for sharing your love of England with our readers. It's a pleasure to meet you. I only wish I had more space to add ALL of the photos you sent me! ;)
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