tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13395993478344538192024-02-07T20:50:32.222-08:00A BROAD IN PINSTRIPESJudy Rae Merharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14600022500505203514noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339599347834453819.post-71705337485935904682015-05-05T09:13:00.002-07:002015-05-05T09:13:52.803-07:00A Broad in Pinstripes <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A book introduced me to Tasha Brieger, owner of Hill Country Lavender. Jeannie Ralston’s <em>The Unlikely Lavender Queen: A Memoir of Unexpected Blossoming </em>is the story of a couple who, after several trips to Provence, noted how similar the Hill Country was to the terrain and climate of southern France. Jeannie and her husband Robb Kendrick, a professional photographer, became pioneers when they opened a lavender farm in Blanco, TX in 1999.<br />
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“When I’m having a bad day, I go to work.” Welcome to the sugar coated world of Soraiya Nagree, owner and pastry chef at Austin’s La Patisserie.<br />
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A darling little cottage sits surrounded by a sprinkling of flowers and colorful umbrella canopies that offer shade for outdoor café tables. While the scene is inviting and tempts passerbys to stop and relax, it’s the dainty pastel confections inside that will entice their return.<br />
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Seats reserved, here we come!Judy Rae Merharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14600022500505203514noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339599347834453819.post-67065026281101312182015-04-08T11:39:00.002-07:002015-04-08T11:39:41.463-07:00BEESWEET LEMONADE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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sure which was sweeter, Mikaila Ulmer, the founder of <a href="http://beesweetlemonade.com/" target="_blank">BeeSweet</a> <a href="http://beesweetlemonade.com/" target="_blank">Lemonade</a>, or the
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It bodes well for a place that can make a woman with four
kids recall the sensation that accompanies the words, sleek and sexy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It took a departure from suburbia for me to
embrace a place that offered an opportunity to escape.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once settled into your plush seat, you may
decide to stay and linger.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No flotation
device required and you won’t find safety information in your seat back pocket.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But it may induce wanderlust dreams you’ve
managed to stow in your overhead compartment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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mind to open and like a fine glass of wine - to breathe. Departure Lounge isn’t
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Thankfully the sun wasn’t shining the day I met Christopher
Locke, owner of <strong><a href="http://www.heartlessmachine.com/analog-tele-phonographers" target="_blank">Heartless Machine</a></strong>, or I would have been blinded by countless
brass instruments strung across his shop, oddly resembling the dangling
nocturnal colony that clings under Congress Bridge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These discarded musical remnants are waiting
for him to free them from restraint, and provide a new set of responsibilities.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These metal scraps may not have a
heartbeat, but Mr. Locke has engineered a way to unlock a melody that caused my
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Even the best departments stores lack the ability to bottle
and sell a quality most only dream of obtaining, grace. Nicole Patel,
proprietor of Delysia Chocolatier, wears it with ease.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her posture is perpetually poised, leaving me
to wonder if she were a dancer in her childhood.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her smile is enhanced by warm expressive doe
eyes framed by fluid dark shoulder length hair, both physical features mimic
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playful demeanor have captured my heart since childhood.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And so it was no surprise the day my car
veered into a parking lot off Burnet that had an animated circular face with
tiny ears resembling the classic 80’s stuffed sock monkey.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The little primate’s paws and curled tail
grip a circular sign with bold letters identifying the establishment, Monkey
Nest Organic Coffee and Bakery. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Showing up at the <b><a href="http://acl-live.com/venue" target="_blank">Moody Theater</a></b> in Austin, I was the demographic: middle-class
female, 30-60, chasing a raspy masculine voice known only through
airwaves. When my husband surprised me with tickets to see <a href="http://www.bobschneider.com/" target="_blank"><b>Bob Schneider</b></a>
for Valentine's, I was thrilled! But the real surprise didn't come until 30 minutes into the show.
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.lexland.net/" target="_blank"><b>Lex Land</b></a>. There was nothing grand about her
introduction or entrance onto the stage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>She walked with slow calculated steps up to a microphone and looked out
upon a crowd of couples. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her black floor
length sequined gown didn't hold a candle to the sparkle that ignited once her
sultry voice spilled out lyrics that cracked with slow rendering heartbreak.
Her cover of Bonnie Raitt’s "I Can't Make You Love Me" captured
a spirit I wasn't searching for on Valentine’s Day and have managed to avoid
since marrying. My soul crushed as I listened and remembered the blistering
pain that accompanies unreciprocated affection. Like a jar of lightening
bugs springing from release, her voice offered a flurry of painful recollection
of times past. The memories were unavoidable and inescapable. My
eyes searched the room full of romantics and wondered how many clasped hands
would ultimately survive the roller coaster ride that accompanies
commitment. It may have been a day to bask in love, but the silent phantom
that drifted overhead made me question love and its inescapable tragic beauty. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I wouldn’t have thought it possible
to turn a Bonnie Raitt classic into something more. In an instant the original
was replaced. Poof. Gone. It was exhilarating, scary and unnerving to have the
ability to toss Bonnie aside. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I took solace the night those
memories were awakened by the velvet voice of <a href="http://www.lexland.net/" target="_blank"><b>Lex Land</b></a>. And as the warmth of my
husband’s shoulder nestled against my own, I paused to be grateful for the
moment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">On the tumultuous sea of love, I’m thankful to
have found <a href="http://www.lexland.net/" target="_blank"><b>Land</b></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It seemed like a good idea, at first.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My husband and I were sober the day we
purchased our 14 and 15 year old daughters tickets to see Pitbull and Enrique
Iglesias.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The girls were ecstatic when
they heard on the radio these guys were coming to our town.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Neither thought to ask for tickets for
Christmas, which made the purchase that much more exciting. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our goal was to give the girls a gift they’d
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The girls were excited, initially. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not only were they going to their first
concert, but they were going alone. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s
right, mom and dad were staying out of the picture. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But I noticed as the two month countdown began
to the big day, no one was counting but me. When I asked if any of their
friends were going, the answer came with a perturbed eye roll, “no mom.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I
was surprised neither of them bothered to mention the concert to their
grandparents.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is when I started to
question the purchase. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Was this a bad
idea?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our city claims to be the “Live Music
Capital of the World”, but maybe we were thrusting our girls into a world they
weren’t ready to experience? And why wasn’t I sharing the idea I thought was
brilliant with my friends and family?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Was I embarrassed by my actions?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And
then I realized something I’m not proud to admit, I was.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was afraid of being judged, poorly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What kind of mom thinks it’s a good idea to
throw her girls into an arena with 17,000 strangers and no parental
supervision? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The ugly word “doubt” ruled my brainwaves as I sat at the laptop and
searched online for reviews of the previous performances. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Any crowd induced deaths?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Any muggings? No.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Any fights? No.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Instead of finding proof that my doubts were justified, I read things like, “it’s one giant party…everyone is out of their
seat dancing… an amazing night worth the money....Enrique really bonds with the
crowd and Pitbull is incredible.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Doubts
diminished.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The night was clear and the drive downtown was quiet. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I put a Pitbull CD in hoping it would bring
life to the backseat, but the girls didn’t offer a word – only looked out their
windows.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As we made our exit off the
interstate, traffic came to a halt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A
beat up little Hyundai next to us had windows rolled down, and two young men
wildly bobbing their heads to a beat in tune with ours.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The tiny metal on wheels shook with
excitement as their bodies jumped up and down.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>A few guys and a lady roamed the street selling t-shirts. I could feel
energy surging, not from the backseat, but from my own. Knowing our girls were going to their first
concert released memories that fluttered back with vivid clarity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was their age when I was released in the
wild to my first big venue concert. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unlike
the girls, I didn’t go with my sister.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
had a cool Aunt a decade older than me that invited me to tag along.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My Aunt’s sprayed hair (it was the 80’s) was
the only thing higher than my spirit! I recalled the thrill that came with my entry ticket.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I understood why some guitars were called “electric”,
my ears rang and carried the beat long after the concert ended, and I loved
it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The experience also taught me if you’re
going to a concert where the musicians are getting a workout performing on
stage, they sweat…and it flies onto anyone within spitting distance (which isn’t
always good!). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most importantly, I
learned the exhilaration that stems from being in a room full of people who
share your musical tastes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The energy
and excitement are tangible, electric! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That
magical night opened up a new world, one where I was on the fringe of something
beyond comprehension. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No longer a girl,
and not yet a woman.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was in a state of
becoming.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The traffic wasn’t moving, and the girls only had 20 minutes
before the concert started.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My husband
pointed out a sidewalk that appeared to go in the direction we were heading. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a ½ mile walk to the stadium. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We could get there in time, but I would have
to get out of the car with reluctant girls, dodge traffic, cross multiple busy
intersections and walk – fast.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">As we reached the front of the arena, I wasn’t sure if my
heart or the radio station playing Pitbull tunes overhead pounded harder. A
helpful man looked at my girls’ tickets and pointed them in the direction
closest to their seats.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I watched as
their body language shifted from doubt to eager anticipation. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I smiled when they went through the
entrance without me, and didn’t look back.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Two hours into the show I received a text along with a photograph, “This is awesome, OMG!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">They survived.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And
memories were made, for everyone.<o:p></o:p></span>Judy Rae Merharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14600022500505203514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339599347834453819.post-44087930822997467092015-01-26T07:15:00.002-08:002015-02-17T06:55:21.371-08:00NEWORLDELI: AN OLD SCHOOL CLASSIC<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We first met a decade ago. I was a nervous mom with three girls: 7, 4, and 2. Every
Wednesday I would pack up my two-year old and commute to her
four-year old sister’s ballet class in Hyde Park.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Parents weren’t allowed to see the twirling pink
confections practice, as we were expected to wait in a quiet, damp, narrow
hallway for one hour.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This didn’t work
for me; I’m socially awkward and had a toddler in tow which made waiting in a
hall unbearable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stepping outside with
my daughter strapped into her stroller, I set out in search of a spot where we could both find comfort.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>After passing a colorful assortment of homes with front porches and
picket fences, the stroller stopped in front of a café called <a href="http://www.neworldeli.com/" target="_blank"><strong>NeWorlDeli</strong></a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It didn’t look snooty or pretentious.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It wore a patina that's often accompanied by history, stories.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As
we entered, the man perched behind the counter welcomed us in a thick New
Jersey accent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He embodied the Garden
State: rugged and genuine, with hands that were worn and weathered from use.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His face didn’t offer smiles generously, but
exuded a warmth that made a smile unnecessary. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His head was topped with a battered baseball
cap and as he tinkered with prepping the day’s menu, he effortlessly interacted
with both customers and staff, I realized my daughter and I had found our spot.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Eventually, my father-in-law joined us for coffee and
tacos.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have fond memories of the three
of us sitting by the back door of the café, the area closest to the coffee
thermos and bathrooms.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We would laugh as
we watched Emma fumble as she tried to maneuver her gigantic taco into her
gumball sized mouth. As food remnants hit the floor my father-in-law applied the
“five second rule” and devoured anything dropped.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a happy time. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Years passed.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We moved back to Austin last year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was fearful returning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The friends I kept in touch with consistently
depicted the home we left, “You won’t believe how much Austin has changed.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was uneasy with that word, change.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Coincidentally, our first two weeks back we rented a Hyde Park
<a href="http://www.youraustinweekend.com/where-to-stay.html" target="_blank"><strong>bungalow</strong></a><strong> </strong>one block behind <a href="http://www.neworldeli.com/" target="_blank"><strong>NeWorlDeli</strong></a>. One afternoon I gave my two teenagers a few
dollars and suggested they walk over and grab a cookie or brownie from the
deli.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As they returned, all smiles, they
gushed over how nice the people were and how rich and delicious the brownie
tasted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My oldest went on to say, “Mom
you didn’t give us enough money, but the girl checking us out gave us the extra
.86 cents.” <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Later that evening my
husband and I dropped by the deli to pick up our takeout order, I wasn’t surprised to
see the Garden State man standing stoically behind his counter, just as he had
a decade earlier.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We explained how we
appreciated the staff helping our girls out when they didn’t have enough money
for their sweets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He shrugged as if this
were common and mentioned the deli being “old school.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Out of the corner of my eye I could see a
giddy employee with a Cheshire grin winking at me. Returning to our rental, we unloaded our
dinner order and found an unexpected surprise. A big fat brownie had sneaked in with our meals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We were happy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Arranging to meet a friend for 9am coffee recently, I opted
for something new, I suggested we meet at a trendy café right off the UT
campus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As I heard warnings on the radio
to stay away from campus: it was the first day of spring semester, I called
<a href="http://www.neworldeli.com/" target="_blank"><strong>NeWorlDeli</strong></a> to see if they were open – no one picked up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A few seconds later my phone rang. A thick
New Jersey accent asked, “Did you just call the deli?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Explaining my dilemma, the voice explained they
weren’t open until 11am, but he and a chef were prepping for lunch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Why
don’t you come here and we’ll put on a pot of coffee.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">As I pushed the door open, I could see there were two cups
and saucers waiting near the register.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>And as I thanked the Garden State man, he grumbled something along the
lines, “We’re old school, it’s nothing. This is what we do.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My friend and I felt special, happy even.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span> <span style="font-family: Calibri;">My visits to this neighborhood deli over the years have been
just as unpredictable and sporadic as my hair color. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My twirling pink ballerina traded her dance
shoes for soccer cleats years ago and enters high school in the fall, the taco
eating toddler I laughed with is a 6<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> grader with a
schedule, and my father-in-law moved away several years ago.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Life has changed, Austin has changed, and I
have changed. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But thankfully, in an
ever-changing world, <strong>NeWorlDeli</strong> remains constant and reliable. Thanks for the smiles...and the memories.</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Walking into <a href="http://gruenehall.com/" target="_blank">Gruene Hall,</a></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> boots are
greeted not only by worn wooden floorboards, but with a clacking sound as heels scoot
over weathered metal license plates that are nailed to the floor. I wasn’t
sure if their purpose was to add visual interest or just plain necessity to cover up
decaying wood: in any case, I liked it.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Feeling the
lightness of an empty pocketbook (it was the day after Christmas!), this
sojourn was inspired by one word, free. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And if this four letter word wasn’t sufficient enough
to prompt a visit, it was kid and wheel-chair friendly too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With two other generations in tow, we were in need of both.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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the open doorway I was welcomed by a bar with a Lone Star neon sign to remind me where I
was.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My feet followed my ears.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Around the bar’s corner, our crew of seven
waltzed into a large, dimly lit space with the tunes of live country music
drifting overhead.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After finding a table
we ordered a round of drinks and a few bags of chips and nuzzled into one of
numerous picnic tables. The multitude of carved etchings that decorated our
table made me wish I had brought a Swiss Army or Sharpie. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It also prompted the memory of the last time I
carved my name into a piece of wood. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A visit to the Principal’s office followed,
along with an apology and sanding paper to erase the small trace I aspired to leave
behind my 8<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>th</sup> grade year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></span></div>
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reality reappeared as I cradled my long neck.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>A family played Scrabble next to us, while another gathered to exchange Christmas
gifts on the dance floor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The woman
sitting at the end of our table took the liberty of freeing her toes from restraint
and sat happily with bare feet swaying to the band’s melody.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The combination of beer, live music, and my
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<span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">As I made my
way to the ladies room, I was startled to see a young girl with a small snake
curled around her neck, its name – Willie, and she wore it like a prized
accessory. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On a normal day, I wouldn’t
have attempted small talk with a snake totting individual: I would have
scrambled – bolted, but not the day I went to the Gruene Hall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This Texas gem slithered its way into my
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Judy Rae Merharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14600022500505203514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339599347834453819.post-53455721941996213342014-12-11T12:16:00.000-08:002015-01-01T10:11:06.810-08:00Baked by Amy's<span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Standing behind the counter was a petite, doe eyed woman
with a button nose, rosy cheeks and a glowing sprit that nearly out sparkled
the glistening sugar confections surrounding her – Erin Fellows. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If I didn’t know better I would have thought I
was in the presence of a grown Cindy Lou, the adorable blue eyed animated
toddler that was so cute she warmed the heart of the Grinch and made it grow
three times larger. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Entering <a href="http://www.bakedbyamys.com/#our-bakery" target="_blank">Baked by Amy’s</a> is both cozy and inviting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fresh, brightly colored flowers are standard
staples on their tables and the two black chalk board walls with pastel
scribbles and drawings make the intimate space feel fun and whimsical - alive. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve been quietly stalking this business since
moving back to Austin four months ago.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>My addiction started with their Reece’s Cupcake.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My mouth waters remembering the dense
chocolate cake and whipped peanut butter frosting, topped with bits of crumbled
Reece’s.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Biting into this luscious
confection, your mouth is further rewarded by a hidden layer of thick chocolate
that lurks beneath the surface of the buttercream. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Heaven. Putting pride aside, I have a confession.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I lick the paper clean, twice…every time!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Discovering the gourmet goodness within this little bake
shop is nostalgic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It reminds me of
grammar school days, a time when I could go home after school and eat a whole
box of Little Debbie Nutter Butters – guilt free (until mom noticed!). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve
grown, and so have my taste buds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I no
longer see the appeal of devouring a box of snack cakes, but I do see value in
finding a treat that can make me recall a time when it didn’t seem like such a
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my little neighborhood bakery…and possibly, my waistline too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Head Baker
and Managing Partner, Erin Fellows may not be Cindy Lou, but I’m secretly
hoping her middle name starts with an “L”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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Scenes from our backyard (and the van's posterior end, loaded!)...<br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Cemete</span>ries train
the eye to glance downward. As if the thought of death weren’t somber enough,
most are flat and grey.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The only breath
of life – the occasional wilting flowers that rest beside headstones. If you have the opportunity to visit the cemetery, <a href="http://www.pere-lachaise.com/" target="_blank"><i><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-style: normal; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Père Lachaise</span></i></a><span class="st"> </span>in<i><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-style: normal; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> Paris</span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">,</i> you’ll find it challenging to look anywhere else, but up.</div>
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Paris has a way of making chipped paint look remarkably
appealing. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even the forgotten tombs that
are overrun with weeds and bear headstones with etchings that have long faded,
still manage to draw attention. My inspiration for the visit was to see the
final resting place for people I’ve admired through history.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maps are offered for a few euros that
highlight the famous gravesites. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You’ll
want to allow time to meander.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This cemetery
boasts over 100 acres.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stone pathways
snake through the grounds, along with gravel paths that sneak around
tombs. You will also want to wear good walking shoes…I didn’t, which is why I
ended up barefoot.</div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-style: normal; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Père</span></i> Lachaise combines art and nature, seamlessly. It feels
like a serene park, with graves being the decorative accent pieces to the gently
rolling landscape.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Patches of greenery
and the occasional stone bench allow you to sit and breathe in the stillness. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you like sculpture and architecture, your
eyes will be rewarded. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Countless grave
sites are designed as tiny chapels; just big enough to allow one or two
mourners to kneel inside.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It isn’t rare
to find beautiful stained glass windows adorning crumbling walls, and relics
from centuries past inside these architectural gems. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some doors remain open, while countless others
are bolted shut and overrun with decades worth of neglect that rears its face
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After spending two hours within the stone walls of this
Paris landmark, I had only made it to three out of ten historical figures I had
intended to visit: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%89dith_Piaf" target="_blank">Edith Piaf</a>, <a href="http://www.camille-pissarro.org/" target="_blank">Camille Pissarro</a>, and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gertrude_Stein" target="_blank">Gertrude Stein</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_Hugo" target="_blank">Victor Hugo</a>, <a href="http://www.eugenedelacroix.org/" target="_blank"><span class="st">Eugene </span><i><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-style: normal; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Delacroix</span></i></a>,
<a href="http://www.gustavcaillebotte.org/" target="_blank">Gustave Caillebotte</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacques-Louis_David" title="Jacques-Louis David"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Jacques-Louis</span><span style="color: windowtext;"> </span><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">David</span></a>
,<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Morrison" target="_blank"> Jim Morrison</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honor%C3%A9_de_Balzac" target="_blank">Balzac</a>, and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_Wilde" target="_blank">Oscar Wilde</a> would have to wait for a future visit…or
not.</div>
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<a href="http://www.pere-lachaise.com/" target="_blank"><i><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-style: normal; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Père Lachaise</span></i></a> eloquently drapes death in serenity and beauty.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After leaving, I felt more alive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My feet were bare, but my soul fulfilled.<br />
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Recently, I had three hours to enjoy the quaint village of Fontainebleau before heading off on a guided tour of the famous <b><a href="http://www.musee-chateau-fontainebleau.fr/spip.php?lang=en" target="_blank">Palace of Fontainebleau</a></b>. After enjoying a quiet meal that consisted of French onion soup, slices of fresh bread, and delicious red wine, I grabbed a book from the pint-sized English book shop, <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Reelbooks?ref=stream&hc_location=stream" target="_blank">Reelbooks</a></b> and headed off to discover a chateau I had only known through books. <br />
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Once the tour ended, I had walked through eight centuries of history! My personal highlights included: Napoleon's throne room, along with Josephine's bed chambers, Marie Antoinette's card room and her mother of pearl writing desk, and last but not least, a library that housed over 40,000 volumes of leather bound books. <br />
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From beginning to end, this trip exceeded expectations!<br />
<br />Judy Rae Merharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14600022500505203514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339599347834453819.post-38134827176755066122014-05-08T00:46:00.002-07:002015-01-16T11:36:49.075-08:00 ESCOFFIER<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 107%;">“I wouldn’t consider a
program to be serious if it didn’t teach Escoffier, or classic French
techniques”</span></i></b><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 107%;"><b> Julia
Child</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><b> </b> </span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nicknamed “King of Chefs and Chef of Kings”, Georges Auguste
Escoffier’s list of loyal followers included royals, writers, movie stars, and
divas. In contrast, his portrait shows a grounded man of distinction. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He appears deep in thought, knuckles perched
under his dimpled chin, a grey mustache frowns just above his lips.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His other well-manicured hand often times
resting on papers, while his fingers hold a fountain pen, he exudes stoic
confidence. His name is associated with some of Europe’s most legendary hotels
including: the Grand Hotel in Monte Carlo, the Carlton and Savoy in London, and
the Ritz in Paris. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And with two culinary
schools in the United States, nearly 80 years after his death his presence and
teachings continue to flourish. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wanted
to know why.</div>
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My curiosity brought me to his home, the <span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><b><a href="http://fondation-escoffier.org/" target="_blank">Musée Escoffier de l'Art Culinaire</a></b>. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span>The afternoon I arrived in the sleepy
picturesque village of Villeneuve-Loubet, I was cheerfully greeted by the
assistant curator, Julie Durand - no stranger herself to the culinary world as
her father is a retired chocolatier from Aix-en-Provence. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her admiration and enthusiasm for Escoffier is
contagious.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Listening to the animated
Ms. Durand was the next best thing to traveling back in time. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Walking through his home, she pointed out
personal relics that included Escoffier’s hand written love letters to his
wife, family photographs and countless notes of accolades from his admirers. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Leather bound books were abundant in his
study, which also happens to be the room where he was born.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here you will find first editions of his own
work, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Le Guide Culinaire</i> and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Ma Cuisine.</i> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Upstairs the visitor is treated to two exceptional
spaces.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One room, located behind a
velvet red drape, is devoted to L’Art P<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">â</span>tissier.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The scent of dozens of edible sculptures will
leave your nose happy and your mouth watering.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This space also houses one of the oldest sugar sculptures in the world,
a beautiful train that sparkled like fresh snow, dating from the 1920’s.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The second room is the Salle des Menus. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you appreciate art, poetry, and cuisine,
here you will find happiness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Escoffier’s brilliance stretched beyond his ingenuity in the
kitchen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He saw the design of menus as
an opportunity to enhance and prolong the dining experience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When creating a menu, he set out for it to
flow like a poem.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The words became
intangible elements, foreplay to the meal, creating anticipation among the
diners. The beautiful artwork, fanciful colors, and dainty poetic script were
worthy of the gold gilded frames many now call home. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These well-preserved, parchment remnants of
the past are quite telling of the time in which he worked, but their beauty
took a backstage as I noticed another element of the Belle <span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">É</span>poque
waiting for my attention.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maxim’s.</div>
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Maxim’s in Paris, these three words alone conjure up images
of opulence and excess: rich red walls, gold rimmed mirrors, chandeliers that
dripped with jewels, art deco glass floating overhead, fresh roses on table
tops, and champagne flowing like its neighbor, the Seine. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you’ve wished for a tiny glimpse of life at
the famous restaurant during the height of the Belle <span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">É</span>poque, there is a table
reserved at the museum.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Granted, it’s
behind glass, but nonetheless, your eyes are rewarded with a true setting from
this bygone era.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As I admired the pretty
table lamp, topped with a pale pink fabric shade, my guide was quick to point out
the significance, the color was chosen because of the pink glow it cast upon
diners.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Everyone at Maxim’s wanted to
sparkle and dazzle, the rose tinged light from the shades became an accessory
that enhanced the beauty of anyone within its shadow.</div>
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While the books and museum were wonderful in enhancing my
understanding of Escoffier, his essence didn’t truly come to life until I
tasted one of his most famous creations, the Peach Melba. Armed with a copy of
his original recipe, I set out to replicate his creation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is a basic dessert, consisting of vanilla
ice cream topped with ripe poached peaches and a raspberry sugar glaze.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My first bite tasted like summer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Refreshing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It reminded me of the simplicities that accompanied my youth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This dessert, not unlike Escoffier is
memorable, not because of a complicated mixture of ingredients, but the
opposite.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are true to their
origins, not attempting to be anything less and not needing to be more; neither
demanding nor screaming for your affection, but both bring you back longing for
more.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Georges Auguste Escoffier is buried in Villeneuve-Loubet, but his
memory and teachings live…</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Our nose
can lead us to many places.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some people
fall in love with the intoxicating potential of a perfume or cologne, others
are led by scents capable of filling their stomachs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And then there are those possessing noses
that hide silently behind the spine of an object laced with the scent of ink.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Books.</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">I’m not
certain when or how it happened, but over the last few years I’ve developed a
habit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I visit independent book
shops.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the beginning, it was by
accident that I would stumble upon these pint sized gems, but over time, I
began to search their existence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My
fascination isn’t only with books, it’s the souls that choose to make book
peddling a full time job. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Rodney’s
store is called <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiywX95A4rs" target="_blank">The Fine Bookshop</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was
an accident I tripped over while meandering around a cobblestone pedestrian
street in Palma de Mallorca.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Entering the open doorway, I noticed a disheveled man with wild grey hair and metal rimmed spectacles perched behind a desk engrossed in a football
game being played on a black and white, palm sized TV.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His attire seemed to mimic his hair, washed
in shades of pale grey.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The button down
shirt only made half an effort to be tucked in and his trousers looked like
they would run in fear if an iron ever graced their presence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This man was beautiful, although his greeting wasn’t exactly warm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Moving past Rodney, I
noticed scattered haphazardly various pieces of framed art and maps, vintage
phones, typewriters, and globes older than Rodney.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All of these fragments, combined with his collection of rare and used books left me intrigued.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wanted to leave with a remnant of this
labyrinth; so I asked if he had any books by Robert
Graves, a poet who lived and died in Mallorca.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>With a mischievous twinkle in his eye, he showed me the way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As we passed stacks of
books, challenging me in height, Rodney snickered to himself, recalling the times
he would drink with the author. This wasn’t difficult to imagine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I could easily see him swigging a shot
with classics like Graves, as much as I could see him partying with the likes
of Bill Wyman. There’s just something that screams he’s “been there, done
that”. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No questions asked. Telling him I
was on a budget that compared to his palm sized TV, he handed me a tattered
parchment colored hardback that was a first edition of poems.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was so small, I could fit it in my back
pocket.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not unlike the bookshop and its
owner, my new book wasn’t perfectly intact, it too appeared to have stories
that stretched beyond the coffee stained cover.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I loved the tangible element I could take with me of the whimsical
disheveled mess I’d stumbled upon in Palma. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both Rodney and his collection affirmed that the
world of independent bookshops are wondrous and filled with elements a Kindle
could only dream of, a heartbeat along with ink stained pages.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Recently, while in the south France, my fascination with independent bookshops
brought me to three different locations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I sipped cappuccino while thumbing through books in a wonderful two
story shop, <a href="http://www.bookinbar.com/diaporama.php?blid=3618" target="_blank">Bar in Book</a> while in Aix en Provence. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The owner, along with her employees were
welcoming and accommodating. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After
purchasing my new book companion, I found myself running back inside to ask the
owner if I could snap her picture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like
a proud mother hen, she insisted to be photographed with all her prized
employees. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>Next on the list was a jewel
of a town called Valbonne, where I found myself in a quaint shop called <a href="http://www.englishbookcentre.com/" target="_blank">The English Book Centre</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The space was the
size of a Texas walk in closet (which also happens to be where the owner is
from, Texas, not a closet).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What it
lacked in space, it made up with in charm. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like a refreshing Mint Julep on a hot summer day,
these two shops offered a cool dose to quench my thirst for knowledge. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">But the
third was the best surprise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The store’s
location is known more for the percentage of billionaires, than books.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Glitzy, glamorous Monaco.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>American, Siri Khalsa had the fresh
glow that normally accompanies mothers of a newborn. Her newest addition won’t
be wearing milk stained bibs or babbling words from lips.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Siri’s newest addition is the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BOMO.Monaco" target="_blank">Book Boutique of Monaco</a> (also known as BOMO). Before stepping in the doorway, I knew this store
was going to be different from all the others.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>And I was right. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Most
independent book shops ooze with old world charm, like <a href="http://www.shakespeareandcompany.com/" target="_blank">Shakespeare and Company</a>
in Paris.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These places pride themselves,
rightfully so, not only on their collection of books, but the architectural
space their books call home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many shops
in Europe are housed in buildings predating the French Revolution.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> With the exception of books, Siri’s boutique lacked most
of the qualities found in the other independent stores.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not unlike the owner, the shop exudes grace.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Walking
up to the structure, you're struck by the glistening windows and the fresh
streamlined blue and white logo hanging over the entrance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No lopsided signs here, nor was there a book
out of place or dust among the pages. The space didn’t scream old world, more
like it whispered with a crisp, confident sense of clarity, “I’m here,
therefore I am”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like a new born baby,
all it needed to do was lie still and allow others to inhale its natural beauty.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The snugly corner location offers plenty of
light filled windows.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The space feels
smart, yet accessible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nearly a quarter
of the store is dedicated to the future readers of the world, children.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I enjoyed watching my five year old dash for
the playful tent filled with puppets, while her older sisters reminisced about
their favorite childhood books and their dad and I perused the shelves.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Before
leaving, I pulled a book from Siri’s suggested title shelf by an unfamiliar
author. With a genuine smile she treated me to a tutorial that rivaled a mini
university lecture, a sneak preview of why she admired the woman I would soon
explore on my own. Siri was a beautiful reminder of the wisdom and wonders that
can only transpire by walking through the doorway of an independent book
store.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The books are brilliant, but the
heartbeats that glow within are the real classics. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">And for
those who read my last article, “Turning Lemons into Oranges”, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Falling-Honey-Greek-Island-Stole/dp/1402285108/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398413344&sr=8-1&keywords=falling+in+honey" target="_blank"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Falling in Honey</i></a> by Jennifer Barclay was
just as delicious as the title!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Long
live the book peddler, and their followers…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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A few months ago, our family booked a dream vacation to the
tiny Greek island of Santorini.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was
surreal to imagine what I had always admired in the glossy pages of a magazine
would become a reality. We found a chartered flight on Condor Airlines from
Brussels, booked a traditional white cave residence and had our car rental
reserved.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I even ordered a wonderful
book about a woman that travels and decides to stay in Greece, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="http://amzn.com/1402285108" target="_blank">Falling in Honey</a></i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My book arrived three weeks before our
scheduled departure, the same day we received an email from Condor Airlines.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Apparently they had not only changed our
travel dates, but also the final destination had been changed to Crete.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We were told our option was to cancel and
receive a full refund or go with their changes and find our own transportation
from Crete to Santorini (a seven hour ferry).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We chose to cancel, not because Crete wouldn’t have been wonderful, I’m
certain it is, but because Crete wasn’t the dream, nor was the seven hour ferry
crossing. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The book’s title seemed to
mock the situation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like the gooey
offerings from a bee, this vacation was becoming a sticky mess. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Condor reservation agent said this change
was rare, but it didn’t feel like a rarity when it happened to us. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I took this as a proverbial Greek sign…the Gods
were not ready for our family to descend upon the Greek Isles. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With
only three weeks until our vacation, it was time to find an alternative. Goodbye Santorini.<br />
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I found myself rummaging madly through the library’s travel
books, asking neighbors for suggestions, all while listening to our four
daughters’ opinions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our family of six
agreed on one thing, it must be sunny and warm. It’s an odd problem to have
when our location in Belgium gives us such rich access to so many wonderful
destinations, most at reasonable costs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
looked seriously at the three M’s:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Madeira,
Morocco, and Malta; but after much thought, my husband and I agreed, they just
didn’t feel right for this vacation. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While it was important (especially for our
girls) to be in a location that offered warm doses of sunshine, it was just as
important to their dad and I to be in a place that was easy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We didn’t want this vacation to be full of
logistics and timetables.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We wanted to
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relaxation and discovery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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We traded our Greek lemons for the orange orchards of Provence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And it feels right.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We not only found a beautiful house that is
walking distance to a cafe, bar, and morning newspaper, but also has a pool for
the girls.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For nine lovely days we’re
staying minutes outside the perfume capital of the world. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Grasse, France.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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We’re a quick 15km from Cannes, where we’ll get a sneak peek
at where glitz and glamour will unfold in May, as the Hollywood star studded
Cannes Film Festival will descend weeks after our departure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And with Nice also a short drive, we’ll
catch a Saturday football match at the Allianz Riviera Stadium and enjoy the
visual eye feast of walking along the Promenade des Anglais.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A few other adventures planned, include a
trip to Aix en Provence to trace the footsteps of Cézanne and M.F.K. Fisher and
visiting the homes of two culinary legends.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>As I write, I’m reminding myself to squeeze in relaxing!<br />
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Our vacation plans are not turning out as I envisioned,
potentially, the reality will be even better.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The Greeks gave me a lemon and I choose to make…orange juice. One day
the Greek Gods may pave an easy path for me to discover the bounties of their
land, in which case, I’ll jump and happily go. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Along with my travel plans, my new book’s
title has taken on a different meaning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I no longer see a sticky situation, but one with sweet potential. I
still plan on packing the memoir I bought about Greece, but I’ll read it in the
Provincial sun with a pastis to quench my thirst, instead of an ouzo.</div>
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<span style="font-size: 16pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">I’ll never forget the day I booked a table for one</span>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My inspiration, my sister.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One night over a glass of wine she confessed
how tired she was. Working full time as a teacher while raising three young kids zapped her energy. In a low voice, as if admitting guilt, she whispered, “I
fantasize about checking into a hotel room for one night, alone.” Having four
kids myself, my sister didn’t need to explain her guilty desire to be locked
away in the quiet comforts of a room, alone. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My mind raced to a scene in the movie <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Date Night</i> (starring Tina Fey and Steve
Carell).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tina Feys character, in a
moment of exhaustion seemed to verbally express what so many parents feel at
the end of the day, or at least what my sister and I felt...<br />
<br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“I fantasize about
being alone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are times when, on my
worst day, I’ve thought about just leaving our house and going someplace quiet,
like checking into a hotel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Checking into
a room all by myself, in a quiet, air conditioned room, sitting down, eating my
lunch, with no one touching me-drinking a diet Sprite, by myself. Every day I
get up, make breakfast, go to work, come home clean the house, pick up the
kids, take them to soccer, pick them up from soccer, cook dinner, clean up,
give the kids a bath and get them into their pajamas which is a fight every
night—it’s a BIG SURPRISE to everyone every night that they have to wear
pajamas!—and then after I have washed everybody else’s food and boogers off of
me, I use whatever energy I have left to physically put myself into bed…”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i><br />
<br />
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></i>Like chiming church bells, those words along with my sister's rang loudly through my brain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span> Putting guilt aside, I mustered up the courage to ask my husband
to gift me one night alone in a hotel room. We’ve been married 17 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Gasp! As
soon as I asked , I could feel the bitterness of guilt gurgling inside me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What was I thinking?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was too late; the words had already left
my reluctant mouth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To my surprise, my
husband was not only understanding, but supportive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It turns out I’m not exactly a silent sufferer, he knew it
had been a long summer entertaining our four energized girls.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Without questioning why I needed a break, he
said two words, “Book it”.<br />
<br />
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">I knew exactly where I wanted to spend my gifted night alone, </span>Brussels.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It’s an easy 35 minute train ride from where we live. The goal was to
find a hotel that whispered urban sanctuary and was easy walking distance to
the Grand Place and Central Train Station. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wanted the security of being within a short
stroll to museums and sites.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Finding a
place that catered to my vision wasn’t an easy task.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Brussels is geared, rightfully so, to the
business traveler.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most of the hotels I
found seemed to scream corporate, not soothing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Upon lots of Goggling, I found my 24 hour retreat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Without a second thought, I booked it!<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.ledixseptieme.be/" target="_blank">Hotel Le Dixseptième</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This lovely
boutique property consists of 24 rooms and suites.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At one time it was the Spanish ambassador’s
residence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It sits quietly on a tree
lined street outside the Central Train Station.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The neighborhood is home to numerous art galleries and antique
shops.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Perfect!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Upon entering the hotel I was greeted with a
warm smile by the hotel’s receptionist, Josephine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Josephine was courteous, professional, and
accommodating.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She was a great first impression. With my room
key in hand, I headed up the beautiful 17th century oak staircase. Opening the
door was a breath of fresh air.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The colors
were cool, calm, and serene. Shades of grey, cream, white, with subtle splashes
of lavender were easy on my tired eyes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My
nest for the night was refreshing and quiet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I was beginning to feel a sense of relaxation. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If it weren’t that I had called a head for a dinner
reservation, I could easily see myself slipping into the plush white robe and
black L.D. monogramed slippers waiting beside the bed, but I had a table for
one waiting.<br />
<br />
The restaurant I chose, La Roue D’Or (The Wheel of Gold).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It sits off an artery road from the Grand
Place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Entering is a feast for the eyes.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The ceilings are painted sea foam green
with drifting puffy white clouds.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The chandeliers
add a touch of grandeur and offer a nice contrast to the dark wood. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you’re a fan of the surrealist painter Magritte,
you will be in heaven.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The entire
restaurant is filled with touches of whimsy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Behind the bar you’ll find paintings of numerous men in bowler hats with
striking blue eyes peering over a ledge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They seem playful and taunting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
visual feast continued as my meal arrived.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The fish soup I ordered was accompanied with homemade butter toasted
croutons made from French bread. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
broth was think, rich, and filled with clams and tender white fish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Crumbling the buttery croutons into the soup
was comfort in a bowl, whimsically delicious!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>With a smile on my face and a full belly, I strolled back to my quiet
oasis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I nestled in with a great book,
before falling asleep.<br />
<br />
The next morning I splurged on room service.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It was well worth a few extra euros to have coffee and fresh bread
delivered to the room. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Breakfast was
included in the room rate, but that would mean I needed to get dressed and head
down to the dining room.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I really wanted
the luxury of having time to enjoy my robe and slippers before having to leave
them behind.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As I sat reading my
newspaper, enjoying my hot cup of coffee with frothy steamed milk, all I could
think was how wonderful it all felt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There was no more guilt, just simple pleasure.Judy Rae Merharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14600022500505203514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339599347834453819.post-44461860677293158492014-03-13T23:15:00.003-07:002014-04-02T02:31:39.889-07:00A Taste of Mons<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Spring is in the air.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I can smell her sweet fragrant flowers and hear her winged companions serenading
melodies through my doorway.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The pale
shades of grey that accompany winter are being replaced with vibrant colors
competing for attention. Everything is blossoming, including Mons, Belgium!</div>
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On a recent family outing to downtown Mons, I was showered
with rose petals that fell from the sky, as our family accidentally walked into a
Moroccan wedding procession. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On the
steps outside the Hotel de Ville we witnessed a bride, groom, their family and
friends break into a lively celebration dance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We were enchanted by the exotic music and merriment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We could have easily continued to ride the
coat tails of this happy event, but our stomach rumbles rivaled those of the
Moroccan drums. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We were there to eat!</div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Over the Christmas
break our family found ourselves cold and hungry while roaming around the back
streets of Mons.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As we headed back up a
side street from the Grand Place, there was a narrow alley with a soft glow
from a window.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Over the door was a sign,
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Le Tivoli</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As we opened the door, we were greeted by the
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libations, but because of the two pizza ovens. The space feels like a familiar
friend’s dining room. We quickly made ourselves at home and ordered a carafe of
house red wine and soft drinks for our girls.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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genuine smile, were just as delicious as the aroma drifting overhead, and when
the bill came I think I heard my wallet say thank you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> </div>
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Now, for a little sweet talk.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you’re looking to bribe the kids to behave
or possibly reward yourself for all the money you saved eating at Le Tivoli, I
have a candy shop I would like to introduce you to. Our girls know a visit to
Mons isn’t complete unless they fill up a few coned shaped bags with sweets
from <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Le</b> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Bonbon Frivole</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What the
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Whether you’re in Mons morning, noon, or early evening, you
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pastries you’ll find a wall lined with multiple shelves of fresh baked bread
and apron clad employees. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Truly, this
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I have a favorite local hideaway spot. A place where I go to be reminded how wonderful the simplicity of rural life is. <br />
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A silver lining to not owning a GPS is stumbling upon accidental gems, in this case, Café des Etangs. I’m not certain if I was charmed more by the bar and its location, or by the humble proprietors, Michel and Natalie. Like the owners, the structure exudes warmth and welcome. The café’s name hints at the surroundings, “etangs” translates to “pond” in English. The terrace outside offers a beautiful view and a dozen tables overlooking the interconnecting ponds of St. Denis. The patrons are varied. It’s not unlikely to find yourself sitting alongside fisherman downing a Juplier before they head back to catch their dinner. Their numerous tents dot the lake’s perimeter. On several occasions, especially Sundays, I’ve found myself in the company of senior citizens passing time with a deck of cards. And one day after hiking around St. Denis we were surrounded by celebrities and paparazzi! Our visit was at the same time a film crew was shooting a wedding scene for a popular Belgian reality TV series. The bride was sitting alongside her parents in a beautifully decorated horse drawn carriage. It was amusing to watch the TV crew wait for their instructions to proceed down the hill to the Abbaye of St. Denis. The groom along with a procession of people in ornate French costumes were waiting to welcome the bride and her parents. To pass time, the driver of the carriage enjoyed small glasses of cold beer while he waited in the hot sun. My husband and I, along with Natalie and Michel, were the only people there to witness this unique event. <br />
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Entering the café you’re most likely greeted by Michel or Natalie because they live over the bar. Their guests feel the genuine warmth that can only come from being in someone’s home. The space is dimly lit and lined with wooden tables and chairs. Overhead are tunes of classic rock. A small sun room overlooks a gated garden area. Our family tends to sit towards the back of the café, where the chalk board easel and dart board are set up, an added touch, but an important indication. It tells visitors like me, kids are welcome too!<br />
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Two important elements tucked in a corner provide insight into one of the owners, Michel. The piano is a hint to his love for music. He’s been the guitarist for a local band called the Flying Cervelazzz for nearly 30 years. I’ve seen them perform both at the Mons and Jurbise Beer Fests. His casual attire for the performances stayed true to his personality- dark jeans, boots, and a collard button down dress shirt. On both occasions his petite, smiling wife Natalie was there greeting family and friends. At both concerts, I witnessed the crowd come alive as they watched and listened to this local institution. They have a following, including our family!<br />
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The second hint of Michel’s interest sits on the piano, a statue of a Gilles. If you haven’t seen a Gilles, you will want to mark your calendar for March 2-4, 2014. Unique to Belgium, they are honorable participants of the carnival of Binche; which dates back to the 14th century. Their purpose is to entertain during the days leading up to Ash Wednesday. Historically they are male, natives, and are between 3-60 years old. They are dressed in colorful attire with a signature wax mask and wooden shoes. Their heads are topped with tiny white caps that tie around their chin. On the last day of carnival (also known as Fat Tuesday/Mardi Gras) they dance through town with wooden sticks with bells in hopes of scaring off evil spirits.<br />
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Afterwards, the Gilles can be seen carrying baskets filled with oranges that are thrown into the crowds.It’s considered good luck to catch an orange thrown by a Gilles. The fact Café des Etangs happens to be owned by a guitar playing Gille makes me think I’m already lucky. No oranges required.<br />
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Cheers. <br />
<br />Judy Rae Merharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14600022500505203514noreply@blogger.com0