We also saw a great exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, all about the history of the kimono, and how it became transformed once Japan opened up to Western fashion, and in turn how kimonos inspired other designers. Very interesting with some beautiful garments. I am now actually in...
A bed or two, a table, a wooden chest, and a few chairs compose the furniture; while a stray show-bill or a newspaper makes up the decorations for the walls. Now and then one may find such a cabin kept scrupulously neat, with merry steaming fireplaces and hospitable door; but the ...
About eighteen per cent of the population belong to this class of semi-metayers, while twenty-two per cent are laborers paid by the month or year, and are either "furnished" by their own savings or perhaps more usually by some merchant who takes his chances of payment. Such laborers rece...
"Oh, that's old history, my dear," said Madame de Rênal with a smile, "and perhaps no harm has come of it. It was at the time when your good friend Valenod would not have minded their thinking at Verrières that a perfectly platonic little affection was growing up between him and ...
... dwellings and public buildings and decorations for the friends of Cosimo and for many gentlemen, he built, at the command and expense of Cosimo, the library of the Monastery of S. Giorgio Maggiore, a seat of the Black Friars of S. Justina; and this was not only finished with regard...
Years ago I went to teach in an urban school in order to join black people in their quest for equality. I was naïve, unaware of my ignorance, and totally conscious of race. What I learned was to question: why always in black and white? Please look for
Shane is of the opinion that Christmas decorations should be taken down the day after Christmas – fresh start, don’t overplay the magic, yadda yadda. I say, keep the twinkle coming. Till New Years Day, at least, though really the full month of January is fair game. I had something ...
for Great Britain.[7]For most of its history, theChemical Corpswas tasked withdeliveringchemical weapons rather than defending against them. During WWII and the Korean Conflict, thePine Bluff Arsenalwas opened and used forBiological Warfare (BW) and Chemical Warfare (CW)production; and research ...
So...we put up Christmas decorations last night. Finally got into the spirit. I love this season...and I love that "Songs For The Advent" record by Sojourn. Hot chocolate might be in order tonight. - g new web site 11/25/2005 11:05:51 AM hey everyone. i’m sooo excited about...
Be sure to join a city walking tour to learn more about the history and culture of Zocalo. Visit in the morning or late afternoon for fewer crowds. – Tripadvisor Read moreMuseo del Templo Mayor The ruins of the temple the Aztecs believ...