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Mind Richard’s Rover

“I do hope you are familiar with the British sitcom, Keeping Up Appearances (1990-’95), or this column will be pointless.”

Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced “Bouquet” or “boo-kei”) doesn’t have a driver’s license, but that doesn’t stop her from being a passenger-seat driver. “Mind the cows, Richard.” To which, he replies in a monotone voice, “Minding the cows.”

I do hope you are familiar with the British sitcom, Keeping Up Appearances (1990-’95), or this column will be pointless.

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