On a recent trip to the wine country of Franconia, I paid visits to two villages with wineries. This area of Germany is spangled with vineyards. The charmed settings made for pleasured experiences. I could not resist tasting a few bottles of wine. One lead to many more. The hosts took pleasure in the… Continue reading Never One Bottle
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The Pain & The Pleasure
AGAIN! Another reopening, in time for the summer. We have been through this before. A part of me thinks these lockdowns are a trail run for a societal behaviormodification program. But, a least the city opened again. Life is sort of normal. Whatever that means in 2021. I decided to meet a good friend at the… Continue reading The Pain & The Pleasure
7 Days 7 Restaurants
As the world eases lockdowns, please support local restaurants. Many have been struggling during the pandemic. Your neighbourhood eatery contributes to the area, managed by small business owners. We came up with the 7 Days, 7 Restaurants plan. The simple breakdown: go to a different locale over the a seven day period. Stay Safe. Enjoy… Continue reading 7 Days 7 Restaurants
In May
Entering the second year of Covid lockdowns. After 14 months, perhaps, the end of the tunnel is near. “Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” – Desmond Tutu. But, the uncertainty continues in every industry. Normally this time of year I’m in a work lull. Few events,… Continue reading In May
7 Days 7 Restaurants
I think the one occasion many of us during the lockdowns is the ability to go out for dinner. Let’s keep hope alive. When this is all over start the celebrations. Everyone should plan today for the day of the liftings. Make a list of seven restaurants, then go a different one every night.
First Snow of the Year
The first snow of the year is a moment of optimism. I grabbed the camera to make some pictures of families building snowmen.
KADEWE Part 2
Shopping at the KaDeWe two days before Christmas.
Happy December 1 2020
This year has been tuff. We made it December 1st. This is a time about celebration. Thinking about what we enjoy. The inspiration for this tree came from Star Wars.
2020 PART 2
Black and Paper prepares for the second half of 2020. How do we do it? Taking CUES!
Sparkling!
There is always time for a Sparking Moment in Milan during Fashion Week.