Words Seldom Seen: Baize

Posted on June 25, 2024July 14, 2024 by Simon

Baize Noun: Baize is a coarse woolen cloth, similar in texture to felt, but more durable. Most often used as liner for pool tables. Common color is green. Example: “The new baize made the pool t... Read More

You Were Warned

Posted on June 24, 2024July 14, 2024 by Simon

Protecting the customers at a family winery in Tuscany.... Read More

Believing is Seeing

Posted on June 21, 2024June 15, 2024 by Simon

“Some things have to be believed to be seen.” Ralph Hodgson, English Poet... Read More

Dog Lessons

Posted on June 20, 2024June 12, 2024 by Simon

“A crowd is like a dog; if you show fear it will bite, if you run it will chase.” Aloysius Pendergast... Read More

Change Something

Posted on June 19, 2024June 15, 2024 by Simon

“Yesterday I was clever so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise so I want to change myself.” Rumi... Read More

Words Seldom Seen: Hagiography

Posted on June 18, 2024June 7, 2024 by Simon

Hagiography Noun: A biography filled with excessive praise. Often of a religious figure but not always. Example: “Her account of the President’s life was more hagiography than biography.”... Read More

Is it Art?

Posted on June 17, 2024 by Simon

At the very nice St Regis Hotel in Venice the lounge had a couple of very interesting pieces of art. Upon closer examination it turned out that the large images were made from the ends of cassette cas... Read More

Experience

Posted on June 14, 2024June 12, 2024 by Simon

“In America, the young are always ready to give to those who are older than themselves the full benefits of their inexperience.” Oscar Wilde... Read More