Things to do While Awaiting an Execution

One of the most awkward social occasions is what to do whilst awaiting an execution. There are the women who knit, as Charles Dickens described in A Tale of Two Cities, but yarn hobbies aren’t for everyone. Besides, Dickens’ novel was set during the blood-soaked French Revolution, when people slaughtered their enemies. In our kinder, more tolerant age, we need … Continue reading →