‘Dearest Letty, Hats for a ukulele is a splendid idea and I congratulate you for supporting it! However, those hat wearing cats will give me nightmares for years to come - they are so dreadful that they are also quite wonderful. I will continue to eagerly await your strange, strange postings you make my day, keep up the good work. From a fan xx’ - Anon
Dear Anon,
I’m always happy to give nightmares to a fan.
Love Letty x
‘Dear Letty, On the subject ’ “Why do rabbits never learn?” – Anon’ I heartily agree with your answer - I also find rabbits thuggish and ignorant, they have no consideration for anyone or anything but themselves yet pretend to be all about fluff, cuddles and Easter etc. I watch them every day from my window and see them wait until they think all is quiet then they begin their vile reign of destruction. Thank goodness someone has finally seen through them - keep up the good work.” - A well wisher
Dear Well Wisher,
I’m so glad you agree. Be vocal and vigilant, together we can end their reign of tyranny.
Stay strong.
Love Letty x
“Dear Letty On the subject of sore throats I had an elderly aunt who was forced by her mother - every autumn through to spring - to wear a sock filled with bacon rind to stave off sore throats. I can’t ask her if it worked as she died 15 years ago (old age not rancid bacon or sore throat related) aged 92. But I thought your other correspondent might be interested.” - Pedro
Dear Pedro,
Thanks for letting me know, I don’t think I’ll be trying it myself, but if any readers feel like experimenting I’ll post their findings here.
Love Letty x
Esteemed friends, I know you are all on the edge of your seats wondering which team is winning, Herons or Herrings. Well I can tell you, as it stands the Herons have it 6 - 0. I’ve sent it out to a random heron supporter, so if you’re team Heron and you sent in your address keep an eye on the post in the next few days. The Herring shirt will sit in my room, sullen and lonely lonely until someone wants it.
‘Dear Letty, thank you for your reply from which I glean you tend to favour the Heron am I correct? You’ve solved for me two problems “Which is best, a Heron or a Herring?” and “What is the difference been a Heron and a Herring?” There was a boy in my class called Mark Heron obviously we called him Mark Herring. My thoughts following your comments are a flock of Herons would be hideous whereas a shoal of herrings pretty - from a distance. Love the Art’ - Anon
Dearest Anon,
You have exposed something I tried to conceal, I do have an anti-Herring bias. The thing is, I really don’t like fish. I have nightmares about them. But don’t let my prejudice put you off, under the right circumstances they do have many useful qualities.
I’m glad I helped you establish the difference between herons and herrings, they should never be confused as they’re deadly rivals and would not thank you for it.
Glad you liked the art,
Love, Letty x
‘Dear Letty, what is the Herring holding in its mouth?’ - Anon
My Dear Anon
That would be a pipe. The most common way to eat herring is smoked, and this herring wants to make a point: he is not afraid of fishermen or what they might do to him, so he smokes a pipe. It’s a statement, a challenge, a way of saying ‘smoke me if you dare.’
Hope that helped,
Love, Letty x
‘Regarding herons/herrings as a top model: I think herons might have the edge on the runway but herrings might excel when it comes to fashion print. Lots of love x’ - Anon
Anon,
I do believe you are right, especially as herrings have no legs, a distinct disadvantage on the catwalk.
Thank you for your input
Love, Letty x
