Summer, the favourite season of many, is here along with lazy days, long, warm evenings, and family vacations. "Summertime", composed in 1935, (music by George Gershwin, lyrics by DuBose Heyward and Ira Gershwin) was an aria performed in the opera, Porgy and Bess. The song soon became a popular jazz standard (Billy Holiday) and is considered… Continue reading Summer…
Month: June 2019
Espalier…
The technique of espaliering trees or plants against a flat surface originated in ancient Rome. In the northern hemisphere, a south-facing wall is best for espalier and vice versa for the southern hemisphere. South or west-facing walls (northern hemisphere) reflect sunlight and also retain heat which extends the growing season. Taking advantage of… Continue reading Espalier…
I Adore (J’Dore) Dior…
In 2017, the Musee des Arts Decoratifs of Paris, hosted a 6-month exhibition to celebrate 70 years of Dior. Since that time many cities around the world have held similar exhibits honouring "Christian Dior, Designer of Dreams". I was fortunate to see the exhibit at the Glenbow Museum in Calgary with my daughter.… Continue reading I Adore (J’Dore) Dior…
Family…
One thing that is certain in life is that we are all "part of a family". We have parents, grandparents, and possibly siblings, aunts and uncles, and cousins. Over the years, the appearance of a typical family unit has changed. Rarely are families as large as they were in our parent's generation, most people… Continue reading Family…