Only five more bars left on the A–Z list so I'm right on track. I had hot pot for the first time at a hot spot a couple of weeks ago: Q Restaurant. I'm not sure what I ordered, but it was good! The waiter placed a... Continue Reading →
Ls and Qs
The Alchemist Who Crocheted While Listening to Edith Piaf
I'm a bit behind on the birthday list because of a little thing called 102 inches of snowfall. However, I managed to check off three items in the past couple of weeks: 1. Read The Alchemist The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho is not on the Modern Library's Top 100 list, but it is one of... Continue Reading →
Saturday Afternoon Reading
It's a punishingly cold day in Boston. I'm on my third cup of tea. A few articles that I found interesting follow. This is a spot-on reflection of the situation in Boston. This story about divers searching the Thames for 100-year-old metal type will delight any typeface/design nerd. And on a sad note: The teen... Continue Reading →
Dances with Wolves
#75 on the AFI Top 100 Movie List and #11 on my birthday list is Dances with Wolves. I found it to be very deserving of its seven Oscar wins. This passion project of Kevin Costner's features great acting, an engaging plot, and stunning cinematography. I liked it so much that I'm planning to read... Continue Reading →
Fernando Friday
As New England sits and waits for the arrival of another blizzard, Fernando reminds us: "No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow." —Proverb
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