Tag Archives: History

Magic Tricks and Music Halls

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Karie

Yesterday I found a new favourite place in Glasgow. Walking into Tam Shepard’s Trick Shop is like walking into another world, another era. The shop could have been straight out of the 1930s – except for the Obama masks and … Continue reading →

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Isn’t It Romantic?

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Karie

A few weeks ago my partner, David, came down with the flu and I succumbed a day later. I suspect it was the dreaded H1N1 flu, although we cannot be sure. I was cooped up in bed for a few … Continue reading →

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New Lanark: We’ll Be Back

Posted on July 23, 2009 by Karie

My parents are currently visiting these shores and today we treated them to a visit to New Lanark,  a former cotton mill village and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, about an hour from Glasgow. I have long wanted to visit … Continue reading →

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Pioneers

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Karie

Robert Cornelius. This photo was taken in 1839 making it one of the earliest known self-portraits in the history of photography. I have looked at it often. He feels so alive, so human. It is a far cry from the … Continue reading →

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Spinning a Yarn – Living History in Glasgow

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Karie

If you are in the Glasgow vicinity and stuck for what to do this bank holiday weekend, why not go down to Kelvingrove Museum? They have Living History visitors – including Joyce who would just love to show you her … Continue reading →

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The Good Life

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Karie

Sunday afternoons. Don’t you just love them? Depending upon our mood and energy level, we either curl up with books or head out to explore our neighbourhood on foot. Yesterday we donned our coats and went for a walk along … Continue reading →

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Letter from Krakow

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Karie

Dear everybody, I am typing this entry in the lobby of our Art Deco hotel in my bare feet. It has been raining all day and, just as I moved to Scotland without an umbrella and still do not own … Continue reading →

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Knitting, Books and Heeland Coos!

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Karie

Knitting: I have the body and one sleeve of Forecast done. In other word, one sleeve and the button bands to go. It has been a very quick knit so far – I wonder if I can finish it before … Continue reading →

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What She Came For

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Karie

A note to Cail Bruich: when you advertise gravad lax with salad and rye bread, do not serve sour-dough bread. It is not the same. Also, consider serving the sour-dough rye bread with a smidgen of butter. Just saying. Ah, … Continue reading →

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Cadder Excursion

Posted on September 14, 2008 by Karie

The HarperCollins visit was a great success. They marketed the event as a chance to see original Peter Pan artwork and unseen letters from famous authors such as JRR Tolkien and Agatha Christie, but in reality we enjoyed the visit … Continue reading →

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