Get Back
"Every work of art needs a spine – an underlying theme, a motive for coming into existence." -- Twyla Tharp
Bonjour Paris!
Some good Frenchness; plus, Rosalia's gorgeous new album, no longer doin' it for the 'gram, a TikTok baroness, and more. A week and a half ago I was sitting on a bench in the Place des Vosges, watching a pigeon peck at some crumbs that had
The Belgian Episode
"Belgium is a country invented by the British to annoy the French." -- Charles de Gaulle
A Gent from Ghent
The limerick I never wrote; plus hometown love, breakups galore, and a joyride with one of my favorite writers. I'm a couple of minutes late this week folks. I'm sorry. I'm going to try to make up for it with the following stories and
Breaking and Entering
Why are heist stories just so pop-the-popcorn-worthy? Asking for a friend.
Sure Shot
"I don't know what I would have done if I had to work for my living." -- Harry Benson
The Grapefruit Ladies of Ireland
"Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble." -- John Lewis
Monkey Business
“Change happens by listening and then starting a dialogue with the people who are doing something you don't believe is right. ” -- Dr. Jane Goodall
Justice is Served
“Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.” ― Benjamin Franklin
The Tasting Room Will Be Televised
"Memories...light the corners of my mind...misty watercolor memories...of the way we were..." -- Barbra Streisand
