CHARMING FRANK CHURCHILL Frank Churchill is the golden boy of Highbury. He is Mr Weston’s son from a first marriage. He was brought up by his very rich uncle and his wife. He grows in comfort with all the luxury of the very rich. A charmed life. What can anyone ask for more. He none … Continue reading
Sweet Miss Bates, Sofie and Miss Bates
SWEET MISS BATES Miss Bates is the daughter of the local vicar. She grew up in Highbury. Her father’s living was generous so Miss Btes and her mother Mrs Bates lived in comfort. By being the wife and daughter of a clergyman gave them a high social status. It was a superficial social status. On … Continue reading
Sofie and Mr Woodhouse ‘Emma’ by Jane Austen
LOVABLE MR WOODHOUSE “I am afraid I am sometimes very fanciful and troublesome” I cannot think of one person that I know, who has read ‘Emma’ who will think that Mr Woodhouse is not a kind, soft lovable old man. Through Jane Austen’s prose, we can see him sitting near a well stocked fire, wearing … Continue reading
‘Emma’ by Jane Austen, Sofie and Emma Woodhouse
I am still waiting for the paint. My room is a mess and I can’t do anything about it until I paint my closet. To pass the time I am binging on my favorite shows on Netflix. A new movie adaptation of ‘Emma’ has just been released. I am going to watch it. it is … Continue reading
Sofie and shopping on line
I stare at my closet and I hate the yellowish color on the wall. It has to go. I have to paint the walls and the shelves. I want to paint it a bright shiny white. I need: paint brushes and rolls disposable gloves painter plastic roll painter tape painter overall rags paper roll I … Continue reading
Sofie's Diary 