Just in time for the author's birthday, the Charles Dickens Museum has announced the acquisition of a "treasure trove" of letters and other memorabilia from a large private collection. Among other things, the letters -- like all his letters, "immediate, always passionate, often very funny and gloriously descriptive," according to museum director Cindy Sughrue -- include instructions to his butler about the gin punch, which he made himself and which could be "quite strong."
I hope you'll all raise a glass of gin punch -- or the drink of your choice -- to the birthday boy today!
I am recovering from alcoholism but ill raise my orange juice! Happy birthday big man.
Posted by: Shaban | March 10, 2020 at 08:16 AM
Wishing you all the best with your recovery, Shaban!
Posted by: Gina | March 10, 2020 at 08:47 AM