Category Archives: Life
La Gazette 1635: Historical News Today
Esteemed Readers, 1635 has already begun, so there are more hope for a misty peace in our exhausting Thiry Years’ War (1618-1648). Battles are more furious, negotiations are hotter while the life goes on & our La Gazette adds more … Continue reading
Vintage Toys I
Esteemed Readers, this year I’m going to share with you some images of vintage toys. Perhaps, some ones are familiar to you. As a toy maker I’m interested in the toy history as toys of the past were different. They … Continue reading
La Gazette 1634: Historical News Today
Esteemed Readers, it is the end of the year, so here are some brief but extraordinary tidings of the Thirty Years’ War period (1618-1648). On my behalf, I wish you the year like these news: full of entrances & treasure … Continue reading
Louis XIV Asks a Christmas Riddle XII
Esteemed Readers, here is the last riddle of the year. It is dedicated to Christmas, New Year & all our hopes for a better life: “A road is covered with little sparkling beads”. REPLY to the Riddle posted on November … Continue reading
Soviet Cuisine: Pirogi
Esteemed Readers, our New Year quest has been almost fulfilled. We miss only the pirogi, traditional Russian pies with various fillings. Here are some ideas to add the authentic taste to your feast. Pigori Ingredients: Dough: wheat flour – 1 … Continue reading
Sergio Cammariere: Natale in Campagna
Esteemed Readers, I present you a piano Christmas piece “Natale in Campagna/Christmas in the country” by our Cyrano that ends our musical year with Sergio Cammariere. No matter its sadness, I hope that it will add some joyful atmosphere to … Continue reading
Sergio Cammariere: La Vita Ci Vuole
Esteemed Readers, to make Christmas preparations more pleasant I would like to share with you this composition by our Cyrano named “La vita ci vuole/ The life needs us”. Enjoy the music! Ho-ho-ho! 🎄🎉🎄🥂 Maria KethuProfumo
Voyage de Siam par l’Abbé de Choisy 1685-1686 XXI
Esteemed Readers, thanks God the storm has been over but new rolling is ahead. Get prepared! It’s time to clean the vessel & to wait for a more lucky wind for us! Enjoy your time on board!😊 Aboard the Oiseau, … Continue reading
Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church: Abraham of Smolensk
Abraham of Smolensk (1150 or 1172 – approx. 1222) was a Russian monk, a priest & a miracle worker. He founded the Bogor’otskaja convent. His spiritual way is similar to other monks: when his parents died he became a monk … Continue reading