At age 30, one receives strength.” – Talmud, Pirkei Avot 5:26 Buenos Aires – Saturday was the big three-oh. Not for me. I barely remember mine. It was Henry’s turn (and he’s sensitive about, convinced life is nearly over, so don’t mention it…). Now anyone who’s been reading my blog for a long time will… Read More The Big Three-Ohhhhh
“Through all the world there goes one long cry from the heart of the artist: Give me leave to do my utmost.” – Isak Dineson, Author, Babette’s Feast Buenos Aires – On December 1, 1906, the world’s first cinema house opened in Paris, the Cinema Omnia Pathe. Now, in the mind of a reasonably normal… Read More Babette’s Inspiration
I would not give a fig for the simplicity this side of complexity, but I would give my life for the simplicity on the other side of complexity.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., Physician, Poet, Writer Buenos Aires – Long hair, skin tight jeans, quiana shirts open to the belly button, the Magic Pan. Those… Read More The Magic Pan
Once upon a time there were three little sisters,’ the Dormouse began in a great hurry; `and their names were Elsie, Lacie, and Tillie; and they lived at the bottom of a well–‘ `What did they live on?’ said Alice, who always took a great interest in questions of eating and drinking. `They lived on… Read More Sweet Tooth