Tag Archives: time
Sergio Cammariere: Tempo Perduto
Esteemed Readers, this wonderful song by our Cyrano praises Time in its full glory. Indeed, what else does sentence our life so much? Enjoy the music! Maria KethuProfumo
Voyage de Siam par l’Abbé de Choisy 1685-1686 XVI
Esteemed Readers, hurrah! Get prepared! We are mooring to the Cape! We will spend a couple of days there, so take only necessary luggage. Vive le Roy! Aboard the Oiseau, 28 May 1685 “…We are pleased: the wind is strong, … Continue reading
Sergio Cammariere: Tutto Quello Che Un Uomo
The given hymn to a Lady is far more than a love song. It is a composition praising a true man as a knight & a true woman as his Lady alike in far Medieval times. In 2003 our Cyrano … Continue reading
Louis XIV Asks Riddles II
Esteemed Readers, here is another traditional Russian riddle. This time it belongs to the vegetable world. Use your imagination & intuition. Good luck! “I’m round but I’m not the Moon. I might be green or yellow, but I’m not a … Continue reading
Sergio Cammariere: Nessuna Come Te
“Nessuna come te/ Nobody like you” is a song praising uniqueness & importance of a Lady as a source of an inspiration. The man without his Muse is nobody while the Muse is unique among other of her kind. Maria … Continue reading
Voyage de Siam par l’Abbé de Choisy 1685-1686 XII
Esteemed Readers, our vessel is moving towards the Tropic of Capricorn. We are very near it. Meanwhile we amuse ourselves with simple entertainments on board: Aboard the Oiseau, 8 May 1685 “…’When the wind changes, the weather does as well’, … Continue reading
Voyage de Siam par l’Abbé de Choisy 1685-1686 XI
Esteemed Readers, we go on our voyage to the Tropic of Capricorn. Soon appetizers, fresh salads & best fishes are served! Enjoy yourselves! 😉🍤 Aboard the Oiseau, 3 May 1685 “…A little Zephyr is coming from the West. It … Continue reading
Soviet Movie Café: Twenty Days Without War
“Twenty Days Without War” (1976) is a melodramatic war film blending cruelty of battles & a hostile routine of the war time. Based on a story by Konstantin Simonov & directed by Alexey German it reconstructs the Soviet reality of … Continue reading
Louis XIV Asks A Christmas Riddle
Esteemed Readers, Christmas is finally coming, so here is a perfect riddle to be added in the feast environment…especially tomorrow when the party has been over.🎉🎉🎉😊 Good luck! “Nobody knows where I start or end. My numerous unequal sisters accompany … Continue reading
Milorad Pavic for Christmas: The Glass Snail
In fact, Esteemed Readers, if you search for a set of unusual Christmas stories full of puzzles, quotes & giving you a chance to read a book any way you like, Milorad Pavic has something to offer you. That’s his … Continue reading