posted by Charles H. Russo on Nov 15
Trying to find some kids luggage? Going out of town for the holidays? Surprise your children with an early Christmas present, children’s luggage. It will help keep the kids out of your hair, if only for a few minutes!
Not sure where to start? Here is some of my favorite children’s luggage:
Mickey RepeatKids Gear Rolling DuffleTinkerbell 21Sammies Frisky Medium Duffel - Pengiun
Kids luggage – Better than ever.
Kids luggage has become increasingly popular in the market. No longer is childrens luggage limited to poorly made, screen printed, suitcases. Today kids luggage is made by some of the top names in the luggage industry. Not to mention that kids luggage is become more versatile, better designed, and practical.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 24
This afternoon I had Moroccan mint tea at the Institut de le Monde Arabe with a textile designer who divides her time between Los Angeles and Paris. What a dream job, right? With that instant rapport that we Americans often have, we had quite the interesting discussion about the brush fires in Southern California; politics; the Middle East; Paris; our children; work. On the way home, I couldn’t resist photographing the windows of a local chocolatier. The French make a half-hearted attempt to acknowledge Halloween, decorating windows of chocolate shops and boulangeries and some stores. But they don’t dress up in costumes or go trick or treating. For Europeans, the holiday to celebrate is November 1, All Saints Day.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 6
October 06th 2007
Darn, I should have taken a photo with my mobile. Anyway, here goes:
Riding the metro is rarely fun. The SDF (Sans Domicile Fixe - this term literally means “without a permanent address”, it’s part of an attempt to restore dignity to everyone, even the homeless) get on the metro and then they’ve got you captive for 60-90 seconds. But the other day we got a special treat. It is the period of Ramadan, and since several of my coworkers are Muslim I’ve become more familiar with this religious holiday.
Anyways, a Muslim woman gets on the metro and we take off. Then she takes off. Starts saying it’s unacceptable that they sell alcohol during Ramadan. She pulls out a small book (maybe the Koran?) and just keeps on preaching. At least the SDF get off after one or two stops. Then she starts in on Jewish people. Then homosexuals. I have to give her credit, she found a way to insult practically everyone in the subway car!
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 4
Monday the Fendis turned out en masse to support Delfina Delettrez Fendi
posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 22
For the Sunday Scribblings prompt “My name is…”
My name is aspersion and I am tossed about all too frequently these days. If you dare to disagree with the current American government, it may be suggested you are unpatriotic. But true patriotism as envisioned by our forefathers involved questioning the government - not following blindly whatever direction we are led and doing whatever we are told, like sheep. The Constitution calls for a government by, of and for the people - not just a privileged few who care more about politics and making money than the country and its citizens.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 14
Quite amusing that the statue in front of my hotel bedroom in Mexico was actually a frog !
Statue de grenouille devant ma chambre d’h?tel au Mexique. Rigolo, non ?
posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 12
Wild horses on the moors at Dartmoor National Park, Devon, England. Sheep also roam freely here.
Today I took my daughter Jordana to the airport. We’ve had such a wonderful two-plus weeks, it was hard to say goodbye. And there were a few frantic moments when both of us thought we missed that opportunity, due to security measures preventing ticketed passengers from exiting into the terminal. Eventually we met at passport control. As usual, I couldn’t suppress a few tears.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Aug 29
August 29th 2007
First sorry for the lack of updates. It’s been a very busy 3 weeks since my daughter was born. She just fell asleep after her 6am bottle, which gives me some time to update the site before I drift off into unconsciousness.
Doctors, August, and the ER. What do these three things have in common? Quite a bit actually.
At 8 days our daughter had diarrhea pretty bad, over 6 times a day. The next day it continued and we didn’t know if that was normal or not so we called our doctor. The message on her voice mail said she was on vacation and gave the name of another doctor who was filling in for her. So we called him, he wasn’t there (a secret vacation maybe?). So we called our family doctor, she’s on vacation. Ok, her usual replacement. She’s on vacation too. Darn. Look up pediatrician in the yellow pages. The other one in our town is on vacation.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Aug 26
Photos of a wicker picnic basket and vintage leather luggage at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway station in Pickering, England. We rode two fantastic steam trains; photos and stories to come.
David and I arrived in Paris late Saturday, after two fun-filled weeks in jolly olde England. As one might expect, we were treated to rain, fog and cool weather, with occasional bouts of sunshine. Our journey took us from Devon in the Southwest to York and Northumberland in the Northeast, Along the way I snapped hundreds of photos, exhausting my camera’s battery. Plus I had to buy a new memory card and my pen ran out of ink, from jotting down so many notes!
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Aug 23
By Cassie Davis
If you need a true break and are looking for a getaway that is both serene and interesting, Saugatuck, Michigan is definitely the ideal destination. With the water lapping at your feet and a perfect balance of man-made and natural beauty, this town definitely offers all that you could ask for. Located on the bank of Kalamazoo River, Saugatuck is a perfect location to unwind and enjoy life’s simple pleasures.
Activities at Saugatuck
While the option of having a lazy holiday is always open, Saugatuck also offers a lot of different activities that can keep you busy through your vacation. If you are a water lover, you could consider sailing boats, yachts, pontoon boats or opt for a peaceful boat ride. If you want an adrenaline rush, you may want to look into the racing boats. Of course, Saugatuck is one of the world’s best destinations for perch fishing, so fishing enthusiasts alike should have no problem keeping themselves busy.
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