Monthly Archives: March 2016

The French Are an Ancient and Opulent People

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: I. Germany (says the Greek Chalcondyles) is of ample latitude from Vienna to the ocean; and it stretches (a strange geography) from Prague in Bohemia to the River Tartessus, and the Pyrenæan Mountains. The soil, except in … Continue reading →

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Letter from Benelux 2

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Returned from the trip to Belgium, flying in an out of Amsterdam rather than Brussels . . . Spent a little time among the Dutch in Amsterdam visiting one of the host families from my semester in college. … Continue reading →

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Music Du Jour: “Sitting in Limbo”

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: I’ve never been much of a reggae fan, but I’m trying to correct that blind spot. One website described “The Harder They Come” soundtrack as an ideal introduction to the genre, and hey, I’ve been pleased to discover … Continue reading →

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Architecture and Color

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes:

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Letter from Benelux

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Fenster

Fenster writes: As I wrote here, I am in Ghent for a week, with a stop first in Amsterdam and with a side trip across the border to Germany. Nothing against the homeland but when I travel I prefer the … Continue reading →

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Linkage

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: I’d like to extend a hearty congratulations to Slate for hiring the most worthless journalist in America. Another classic from the “We Should Be Upset Because Black People Don’t Want the Same Things as White People” genre of … Continue reading →

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Doors of Ghent

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Front doors, as points of transit between public and private spaces, assume some of the qualities of each sphere.  And if one were to anthropomorphize a house while the windows would be the eyes the door would be … Continue reading →

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Music Du Jour

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: On this day 53 years ago, Gilberto, Jobim and Getz began recording “Getz/Gilberto.” They finished the following day.

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Architecture Du Jour: Park Slope, Brooklyn

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes:

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Trumpster Linkage

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: What is now if not an opportune time to share some online goodies about Donald Trump, and about what he and his campaign may or may not represent? Perhaps the Trump phenom shouldn’t be treated too dismissively. Does Trump … Continue reading →

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