Wasn’t yesterday amazing?!!! Americans turned out in huge numbers. They politely, peacefully, and respectfully fullfilled their responsibility to this country. Some voted their hearts. Some voted their indoctrinations. And some voted their pocketbooks. But they voted. All across this beautiful … Continue reading →
There is a country on this globe that has been in control of its own destiny for a mere two decades. Yet … It has the highest GDP of any other country in its region. It is listed as a … Continue reading →
Even more than when we chose to visit Montenegro a few years ago, we are getting the question “Really? Why there?” Followed by the question “Where the heck is Estonia?” Followed by mostly blank stares. The answers to the “Why … Continue reading →
A very sweet & thoughtful friend in Switzerland learned that a friend of hers (from France) was coming to St. Louis for a steel guitar convention. She asked him to bring me a small gift. So he & his wife … Continue reading →
If blogging is a religion, then I’m a falling-away blogger. Never mind daily — I’ve stopped going to blog mass entirely. I don’t seem to be able even to hit the high holy days any longer. Haven’t posted since August … Continue reading →
A few years ago, as we were driving northwest through Spain on our way to Galicia, we stopped for lunch in the town of Pueble de Sanabria. There wasn’t much of a choice of restaurants. In fact there wasn’t any … Continue reading →
OK, Jerry & Doug…I took your assignment seriously. Here’s your answer:
Continue reading →Had a great time with Jane at opening day for the Festival of Nations. We shopped at my favorite Ecuadorian clothing booth. I bought four more of the cotton shirts I dearly love. Went a little crazy this year and … Continue reading →
America, listen up! You’ve overstayed your welcome. The world doesn’t want you to continue in this self-appointed role of “world nanny”. It’s obvious from the universal distain with which you are viewed by forward thinking, educated, and progressive peoples all … Continue reading →
From the 1922, Stag Cook Book: A Man’s Cook Book for Men Here is the recipe # 82, offered by Richard Barthelmess.* SPICED GRAPES This dish is always reminiscent, to me, of low New England farmhouses, with green blinds. You … Continue reading →