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

Words Seldom Seen: Sartorial

Posted on June 11, 2024May 14, 2024 by Simon

Sartorial Adjective: Relating to the making of clothes, usually men’s clothes, or to a way of dressing. Example: “The wedding party arrived in sartorial splendor.” The glass cube was owned b... Read More

Tools

Posted on June 6, 2024June 6, 2024 by Simon

“Humiliation and blackmail, when used judiciously, can be remarkably effective.” Aloysius Pendergast Another great quote from the Pendergast novels by Preston and Child. The books make w... Read More

Government

Posted on June 3, 2024May 30, 2024 by Simon

“People get the government they deserve.” Joseph de Maistre de Maistre was one of the last defenders of the divine right of kings. The photo is of a painting on a glass sheet in private collecti... Read More

Judge Not

Posted on May 30, 2024April 24, 2024 by Simon

“Judge not, that ye not be judged.” From the Gospel of St Matthew Another great quote from the Pendergast novels by Preston and Child. The books make wonderful summer reading. They have little r... Read More

Curiosity

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Simon

Curiosity is a Choice. A beautiful chandelier at the St Regis Hotel in Venice had this small oddity in plain sight. Here is a picture of the entire chandelier. The hotel was a Westin many years ago an... Read More

Words Seldom Seen: Misanthropy

Posted on May 28, 2024April 26, 2024 by Simon

Misanthropy Noun: A dislike of humankind. Example: “He displayed his misanthropy by retreating from most interactions.” A beautiful collection of glass with the equally beautiful Tampa Bay in the ... Read More

Not Free

Posted on May 23, 2024April 24, 2024 by Simon

“The good things in life are not free.” Aloysius Pendergast Another great quote from the Pendergast novels by Preston and Child. The books make wonderful summer reading. They have little redeemi... Read More

Blessed

Posted on May 22, 2024May 21, 2024 by Simon

“We truly are blessed to live in America.” Nikki Haley A lamp work glass chair at the Imagine Museum in St Petersburg, FL When you read this we will be traveling home from Italy. I like travel but... Read More

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Simon Burrow

Quirky thoughts from an old man.

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