04
Jun
Assisi - dog on church
So, we were in Assisi last summer, and touring all of the churches, and looked up and saw this DOG scuplture (approaching two birds) on the face of the church.
Apparently from the 1500s.
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So, we were in Assisi last summer, and touring all of the churches, and looked up and saw this DOG scuplture (approaching two birds) on the face of the church.
Apparently from the 1500s.
One of our favorite places in Paris is the Sainte-Chapelle, built by Louis IX (aka Saint Louis who was named after the city I guess - or maybe the ribs…who knows?) to house the Crown of Thorns.
It’s this amazing place - a perfect example of the Rayonnant Gothic style - with the upper [...]
Here’s my latest article from the Alameda Sun:
Getting Beyond Chardonnay
I find that the more wine I drink, the more I appreciate white wines. For me, white wines have more variety in style, balance and flavor than reds, and they’re certainly more refreshing when it’s hot out.
This month, we’ll discuss a few lesser known white wine [...]
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