Monthly Archives: September 2019

Sunshine (and smiles) on a Greek island

Posted on September 18, 2019 by loren24250

In a recent posting, describing our dinner at the classic Parisian brasserie La Coupole, I mentioned in passing that my wife Jan and I had left Daglan for a short vacation on the island of Crete. Now, here’s a look … Continue reading →

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A vintage car “happening”

Posted on September 16, 2019 by loren24250

Do you recall something called a “happening,” in the 1960s? I remembered the term, however vaguely, to mean something like “an event that just sort of spontaneously happens.” But no — according to Wikipedia, “A happening is a performance, event, or … Continue reading →

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Dinner at a Parisian classic

Posted on September 13, 2019 by loren24250

La Coupole isn’t exactly ancient — it’s not even 100 yet — but it’s certainly a Parisian classic. And just recently my wife Jan and I enjoyed dinner at this famous Montparnasse brasserie. The occasion was the start of our … Continue reading →

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The fascination of fascinators

Posted on September 2, 2019 by loren24250

I can’t recall the last time I was invited to an event hosted by Britain’s royal family — oh wait, that’s right, it was never — so my only previous knowledge of fascinators came by way of photos. This occurs … Continue reading →

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