I finally plucked up the courage to look up the English translation of zonnevis. It is John Dory, a deep sea fish that feeds on other fish. Judging by its white flesh and the gentle Dutch name, I had no idea it was such an ugly fish. Also, John Dory sounds placid and good-natured.
John Dory looks like a curmudgeonly fish, spiteful and opinionated. And yet, might he not reveal himself to be possessed of warmth, irony and empathy?
Wonder Pets come to the rescue of a skunk.
A child buys a lolly shaped like a dummy or a butt-plug.
Can I learn some German by reading Rilke in translation? I need some very fine chocolate.
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