Off to the races, with the AARP

So I was out with The Boy — making the racing — shopping for the evening meal. This one was special (The Woman’s Birthday) so it was an unusually long and elaborate race. I should explain: In French, doing the daily

Off to the races, with the AARP

So I was out with The Boy — making the racing — shopping for the evening meal. This one was special (The Woman’s Birthday) so it was an unusually long and elaborate race. I should explain: In French, doing the daily

Our lady (of football)

A list of reasons why I am pleased to see the resurgence of Notre Dame Football: The Redskins, Cowboys, and Braves (Oh, my!) are no longer worthy of my scorn. Pangs of nostalgia. Even without being a Notre Dame fan

Our lady (of football)

A list of reasons why I am pleased to see the resurgence of Notre Dame Football: The Redskins, Cowboys, and Braves (Oh, my!) are no longer worthy of my scorn. Pangs of nostalgia. Even without being a Notre Dame fan

Skyfall (spoiler within!)

This post contains a spoiler. Still, I am writing this post with the thought that some readers have not seen Skyfall and will… …proceed at their own risk.  Skyfall ends with the destruction of a particular property — a partially underground lair.

Skyfall (spoiler within!)

This post contains a spoiler. Still, I am writing this post with the thought that some readers have not seen Skyfall and will… …proceed at their own risk.  Skyfall ends with the destruction of a particular property — a partially underground lair.

Pavlov, pet owner

Did I mention we now have a piano in our home? Both the woman and the boy are taking lessons. I took lessons from about ages 5-11 when I gave it up for lack of…talent. I tried to continue when

Pavlov, pet owner

Did I mention we now have a piano in our home? Both the woman and the boy are taking lessons. I took lessons from about ages 5-11 when I gave it up for lack of…talent. I tried to continue when

Speaking of lathes…

I am reminded of this. This is the lathe of Pieter Hoefman, a stone carver in the Touraine. Captain Obvious notes, “Stone cutting (and turning!) generates dust.”

Speaking of lathes…

I am reminded of this. This is the lathe of Pieter Hoefman, a stone carver in the Touraine. Captain Obvious notes, “Stone cutting (and turning!) generates dust.”

Métro busker

It was when he started to play that I began to wonder if he had achieved the highest standards of fakery — was he miming the instrument? The backpack he wore was suspicious. Not an ordinary one, it was more

Métro busker

It was when he started to play that I began to wonder if he had achieved the highest standards of fakery — was he miming the instrument? The backpack he wore was suspicious. Not an ordinary one, it was more

www.museumotel.com

The only question is when we will visit the Museumotel. Answer: Never. The hotel is closed.

www.museumotel.com

The only question is when we will visit the Museumotel. Answer: Never. The hotel is closed.

Au Cordon Bleu

Chère maman, Est-ce que tu sais j’étais au Cordon Bleu ce mois pour un stage de boulangerie traditionnelle? Si j’avais su que ces stages courtes était plutôt touristiques, je ne l’aurais pas pris. Mais, c’était pas un choix, parce-que ma

Au Cordon Bleu

Chère maman, Est-ce que tu sais j’étais au Cordon Bleu ce mois pour un stage de boulangerie traditionnelle? Si j’avais su que ces stages courtes était plutôt touristiques, je ne l’aurais pas pris. Mais, c’était pas un choix, parce-que ma

Bread & Bowl

I don’t recall if I have written about this idea publicly, tentatively called “Bread & Bowl”. What is it? A: An artisan bakery where you buy a bread subscription and, at the same time, receive a wooden bowl. Why? A:

Bread & Bowl

I don’t recall if I have written about this idea publicly, tentatively called “Bread & Bowl”. What is it? A: An artisan bakery where you buy a bread subscription and, at the same time, receive a wooden bowl. Why? A: