Tag Archives: France

a French dynamism

Posted on January 22, 2016 by egeorgeblog/Ed Roxburgh

At times one can simply look up to see the wonder in life.  

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Beautiful French music

Posted on December 8, 2015 by egeorgeblog/Ed Roxburgh

As a person who greatly admires France and the French, I also love the music of that great nation. The album, “I Love Paris” from 1954 by Michel Legrand was one of my Uncle Jean’s favorites. He would sing the … Continue reading →

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The French flavor of life

Posted on November 19, 2015 by egeorgeblog/Ed Roxburgh

My love of the French spirit goes back to my childhood. Visiting my French-Canadian family members in Quebec was a joy. I didn’t quite understand all being said, but the flavors of Aunt Pat & Uncle Jean’s home where divine. Later … Continue reading →

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occasions of grandeur

Posted on June 29, 2014 by egeorgeblog/Ed Roxburgh

“Although described by a contemporary critic as ‘looking like an overloaded sideboard’, it (the Paris Opera House) is now regarded as one of the masterpieces of the period. Here Garnier triumphed over a cramped and difficult site, handling the carriage-ramps … Continue reading →

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encountered reality

Posted on February 27, 2014 by egeorgeblog/Ed Roxburgh

The beautiful is in nature, and it is encountered under the most diverse forms of reality. Once it is found it belongs to art, or rather to the artist who discovers it. Gustave Courbet

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Veronica Mars

Posted on April 2, 2013 by egeorgeblog/Ed Roxburgh

Veronica Mars the movie that Kristen Bell, Rob Thomas and others have been planning is a go. I’ll be posting some photos from behind the scenes of the TV series. For many reasons I hope the Veronica Mars movie has … Continue reading →

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a walk to the Cafe

Posted on January 14, 2013 by egeorgeblog/Ed Roxburgh
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LEX

Posted on January 10, 2013 by egeorgeblog/Ed Roxburgh

another beautiful doorway on a fine walk through the City!

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detail of mantel w sunlight

Posted on January 10, 2013 by egeorgeblog/Ed Roxburgh
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detail of doorway w sky

Posted on January 4, 2013 by egeorgeblog/Ed Roxburgh
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