Sherlock Holmes: Trifles: November 2023

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Episode 361 – Bears

“bear in mind” [MUSG]

Image credit: Russell Stutler

Can you think of the instances when bears are mentioned in the Sherlock Holmes stories? We'll give you a minute.

No? There are four specific mentions, but blink and you'll miss them. We cover them in this episode, along with exploring just why there are no bears in the United Kingdom. It's just a Trifle.

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This Here Is Your Life, Sherlock Holmes: Parody from the Voice of Yogi Bear
Beargarden (Wikipedia)
Henry III's Polar Bear (National Trust)
Why a Bearskin Rug? (John H. Watson Society)
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Music credits

Performers: Uncredited violinist, US Marine Chamber Orchestra

Publisher Info.: Washington, DC: United States Marine Band

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Episode 360 – By Jove!

Scott Monty 2:21 PM 0

“By Jove, Watson; I’ve got it!” [CHAS]

Last month, we contemplated the significance of the exclamation "By George!" So this month, we give ourselves over the gods as we explore "By Jove!"

What's the significance of a Jovian exclamation, what's the connection to being jovial, and who is described as such in the Sherlock Holmes stories? It's just a Trifle.

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By Jove! Thor and Jupiter in the Sherlock Holmes Stories
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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Episode 359 – Dr. Watson's Secret

Scott Monty 2:21 PM 0

“This terrible secret” [FIVE]

Dr. Watson was a master of inconsistencies. Or perhaps sloppiness. Or, according to Christopher Morley, intentional obfuscation. With a little chronological detective work, he may have figured it out.

Just what was Watson's secret, and why was he keeping it? He did it so well that not only did he keep it from his readers, but from Sherlock Holmes himself. It's the lastest Masters Class and it's just a Trifle.

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Episode 358 – Pencils

Scott Monty 2:21 PM 0

“Now, then, give him the pencil.” [GREE]

Writing implements are a part of daily life. They are today and they were when Watson was writing the stories.

And from the very first story, Watson picks up a pencil to jot some notes. Where else do we find pencils, and how do they play into the importance of some of the Sherlock Holmes stories? It's just a Trifle.

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The History of the Pencil (British Museum)
The Pencil: A History of Design and Circumstance by Henry Petroski
El Casco pencil sharpener (Amazon)
Faber-Castell Perfect Pencil 9000 with Built-in Pencil Sharpener and Extender (Amazon)
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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Episode 357 – Thanks!

Scott Monty 2:21 PM 0

“I could only stammer out my thanks” [NORW]

The first episode of the month this season is dedicated to monthly observations, and in this case we're observing National Gratitude Month. We have much to be thankful for in the world of Sherlock Holmes.

So too did many of the characters in the Canon. Where and how was gratitude expressed? Clients, entire governments, even Sherlock Holmes himself — all expressed thanks. Thankfully, it's just a Trifle.

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