A Rain Of Blows
Posted on July 29, 2006 - Filed Under croatia | Leave a Comment
There was an exciting storm in Zagreb late last night. For nearly forty-five minutes, multidirectional blasts of warm air rattled windowpanes, shredded shudders and sent errant dogs and cats scrambling for shelter. Then it rained sheets of cats and dogs. I was certain the building would be decimated, that fish would come shooting out of [...]
Read More..>>Glasovna Glazba u Hrvatskoj
Posted on July 28, 2006 - Filed Under croatia, music | Leave a Comment
Croatia is a land with a rich and variegated music tradition, the fabric of which becomes no less intricate when the vocal corner is inspected. As I wrap my head around the Croatian language and its various dialects, I am simultaneously absorbing the sounds of voices in song and acquiring text for the melodies that [...]
Read More..>>The Boxty Variations
Posted on July 24, 2006 - Filed Under food and drink | Leave a Comment
“Hash?! Aw, shucks! We’re sick of hash!” - Spanky MacFarland
A potato is a wondrous thing even when served unembellished, but like others I’ve learned that the starchy white goodness of the humble spud is the perfect canvas upon which to blend the colors and flavors of the summer garden. When cooking for vegetarian friends, I [...]
Oatmeat: Not a Typo
Posted on July 15, 2006 - Filed Under food and drink | 5 Comments
While I relish the challenge and reward of concocting victuals that delight the eyes as completely as they’ll content a belly and gladden a wagging tongue, I believe that a simple, honest repast is the stuff and staff of life. We eat in order to live so that we may eat again. Sup as thou [...]
Read More..>>Moonstruck
Posted on July 12, 2006 - Filed Under croatia, life | Leave a Comment
She was a radiant pearl in the blue night sky.
Read More..>>This Octopus Is Not An Octopus
Posted on July 9, 2006 - Filed Under Uncategorized, croatia | Leave a Comment
He looks as if he’s in a hurry to get somewhere, doesn’t he? I can tell you with all certainty that he’s not going anywhere, but I myself need to be on the docks early and will make a brief visit to Sleepy Towne soon. Allow me to point something out before I do so.
Where [...]
Tourists Late, Crops On Schedule in Dalmatia
Posted on July 4, 2006 - Filed Under Places, croatia, europe, food and drink | 4 Comments
The tourist season may be off to a late start in Dalmatia this year, but the growing season is already in full swing on the Pelješac Peninsula. These grapes are soaking up sixteen hours of intense sunlight daily, preparing to be VERY strong white wine.
Here beneath the fearsome Sveti Ilija, figs and olives grow side [...]
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