Consul-ation. With high-profile Edinburgh lawyer Ian Corbett's passing in January last year, the Philippines lost their consul-general in the Capital.
Now, though, his widow Gladys, retired from teaching at St George's girls school, is about to take over that mantle in the consular corps here.
"I went on several trips with Ian to the Philippines so the role, representing the country in Scotland,
won't be entirely unfamiliar to me. I expect to have the appointment confirmed soon.
"The corps here is close-knit and I won't be the only woman in the ranks." Gladys can relax. She won't have to wear a uniform.
LP isn't grubby Under the microscope, Mayor of London Ken Livingstone's love life. He has five children by three different women, none of whom he has married. Perish the thought if Edinburgh ever had a Lord Provost of that nature. I cite our present First Citizen as a splendid example of righteousness. You couldn't wish for a more upstanding, God-fearing LP than once-married George Grubb, father of two.
Smoke them out Good girl! Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon reportedly plans to remove crisps and chocolate from hospital vending machines. Nicola, I'm with you all the way, only if you ban patients – in their dressing gowns, would you believe – smoking outside the cancer unit at the Western General.
And, while you're at it, do something about the baker shops strategically sited close to the city's schools.
Made Mac's day Grand old man of rugby Mac Henderson was a VIP guest at Raeburn Place for the pre-match reception celebrating Edinburgh Accies' 150th anniversary. He'll be 101 next month.
The Barbarians provided the opposition. Stalwart Mac played for them, as well as for the Accies and Scotland, and the reception simply wouldn't have been the same without him.
Afterwords . . . . . it's the great obsession with BBC Sport, I know, but is there anything – but anything – more boring in broadcasting than a radio commentary on Formula One Grand Prix motor racing?
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