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Tag Archives: Reflections
Scaffolding: Human Expression
Over 2,000 years ago, the comic playwright of ancient Athens, Aristophanes said: “Let each man exercise the art he knows!” We think he had it right. Yesterday, we were having lunch in Fiesole. It was balmy in the shade of … Continue reading
Posted in Special Events, Special People, Special Places
Tagged Art, Beauty, Events, Inspiration, Life, Local, People, Personal, Philosophy, Quotes, Reflections, Spolte, Thoughts, Travel, Tuscany
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Things Don’t Always Work Out!
A few months ago, we came across a program called “Workaway.” It’s an online organization that allows people who need help to find those people who want to help. Or conversely, people who want to help, can find someone with … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Architecture, France, Lifestyle, Meditation, Orsenne, Philosophy, Reflections, Relationships, Restoration, Vegetarian, Volunteer, Workaway, Yoga
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The Art of Trickery
Illusion is a distortion of the senses. The brain picks up visual cues that are recognizable, instantly fitting them into familiar patterns. In a flash, it issues a report about what’s going on. The brain fills in the blanks. Normally, … Continue reading
Posted in Special Places
Tagged Architecture, Art, Beauty, France, Lyon, Musings, Photography, Reality, Reflections, Thoughts
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Life on the Cutting Edge
Walking down a narrow side street in Lyon, on my way for a morning coffee, I (em) caught a glimpse in my peripheral vision of what appeared to be a small salon de coiffure hommes, which basically means barber shop. … Continue reading →
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