Category Archives: France

Furthermore, Barack Obama: how he will disappoint

Just for the record, I have already voted for the Obama-Biden ticket and could not be happier to have done so. My response to the neighborhood creep who takes down Democrat campaign yard signs — the hand made Obama in … Continue reading

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Barack Obama: how he will disappoint

For the first time in its history, the Chicago Tribune has endorsed a Democrat for President. Barack Obama has overcome yet another hurdle by demonstrating intelligence and leadership. More importantly perhaps, he has done so by overturning many contemporary tropes … Continue reading

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The spirit of the movies

Went to the movies today to get some laughs.  Don’t we all need some of that of late? It was not a completely successful outing. Previews included this and this.  I happened to notice this was also on the schedule. … Continue reading

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Waitress as VP

I discovered a diner in lower Manhattan that will now be my favorite breakfast eatery when I’m in New York. Smack in the middle of a very trendy area of cafes, bistros and food markets, not to mention boutiques, this … Continue reading

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The viability of Slow Food

We’ve been spending a few days on Vancouver Island, which is a center of Slow Food in Canada. Between lovely walks along one of the many bays, inlets and spits, we’ve idled time away in desultory conversation with locals on … Continue reading

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