“Human beings make life so interesting. Do you know, that in a universe so full of wonders, they have managed to invent boredom?” – Terry Pratchett, Author Buenos Aires – Bored? Sitting at home wishing you had something to do, something to stimulate your interest, your intellect, your skills, your tastebuds? In town for just… Read More How Do I Make…?
“Whoe’er has gone thro’ London street, Has seen a butcher gazing at his meat, And how he keeps Gloating upon a sheep’s Or bullock’s personals, as if his own; How he admires his halves And quarters–and his calves, As if in truth upon his own legs grown.” – Thomas Hood, 19th century poet and humorist… Read More Any Way You Slice It
“‘Calmness,’ said Aaron quietly, ‘is a drink we can buy in the bar next door. Come.’” – from One More For The Road, by Ray Bradbury Buenos Aires – Virtually everyone who visits this town, and many who live here, comment regularly on the bus system. Apparently buses are the theme of the day, as… Read More And One More For The Road
I had fallen victim to what is called, by its detractors, food porn … the shows made now are full of exacting, intimate, amplified and exaggerated beauties. It’s not erotic, I can confirm – that’s not why it’s called food porn. It’s just unreal. You will never meet a Playmate of the Month; you will… Read More Progreso Porn
But a little milk, butter and cheese are acceptable because no harm is done in obtaining them.” – Sri Sathya Sai Baba, Indian Spiritual Leader Buenos Aires – Yesterday was all about cheese. In fact, it started a week or so ago, on a re-visit to Chère Sophie with our friend Rick, and after lunch… Read More Cheese Heaven