First, let’s be clear that like most things Pittsburgh, our local flavors vary by suburb. The Pittsburgh Salad is no exception. But most will agree that whatever the actual salad base, it’s topped with a combination of fries, cheese and either grilled chicken or steak. This is the first time we’ve made a Pittsburgh Salad … More A Pittsburgh Salad in South Africa…and a Superbowl Party?
So I recently may or may not have been in Dubai on vacation and may or may not have wandered onto the property of The Palace Hotel… …where I may have spotted a Rolls-Royce Phantom with a chrome bonnet… …which may or may not belong to some Prince or Crown Prince or some such title, … More The Crown Prince’s Rolls-Royce Phantom Chrome? Maybe. Maybe Not.
It’s Writer Wednesday, friends, and this week I’m taking a look at Professor Neville Alexander’s Thoughts on The New South Africa. One of the great democratic strengths of the new South Africa is the fact that matters such as ‘race’Â and gender continue to be discussed in public and openly, often with great passion, in … More Rainbow vs. Garieb: Thoughts on The New South Africa
Here are your hints: Over 828 meters tall, it is more than twice the height of the Empire State Building (381 meters.) Location: Arabian Desert, near the shores of the Arabian Gulf It holds the following world records: Tallest building in the world Tallest free-standing structure in the world Highest number of stories in the … More What is the Tallest Building in the World?
What the…? Who the…? Yes, Stephen Foster Memorial Day is really a thing…at least in some parts of the world. 150 years ago today, 13 January, 1864, American composer Stephen Collins Foster died. I hope you know him. If not, I’m grateful to be the first to introduce you. Today is Manuscript Monday, and Stephen … More Stephen Foster Day, and Truth vs Truth
Landed safely and spent the afternoon at the Dubai snow park. Will upload pics soon. In the meantime just sharing with you our view on this Christmas Day eve. The Burj Khalifa is the tall building at the back. Love, Marla
Just thought I’d share my top three favorite holiday music pieces. I’m picky about the version, so not just any rendition will do. They have to be the following version by these musicians: Straight No Chaser’s “Twelve Days of Christmas” . Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas” . Zooey Deschanel and Leon Redbone’s “Baby It’s Cold Outside” … More Favorite Holiday Music?
Feel free to skip all the words and just watch the worst and best videos at the end, or enjoy the build-up… Per special request I’m sharing (ad nauseum, for some of you) our holiday video card from 2009 when Kurt and I were living in Southern California. We didn’t rehearse much, and it’s difficult … More Worst and Best Holiday Video Cards
You’re either country folk, or you’re city folk, and it’s a deep-seated longing when you’re out of your element. Kurt and I are country folk, and we never get used to the close-quarter assignments of urban (or even suburban) living. So we were really grateful, this past holiday weekend, to be invited to the family … More Weekend at a South African Farm
I almost missed him. Arriving more than an hour before the procession was to begin, I drove around looking for parking several blocks from the procession route, but all was cordoned off by security and police. One police officer saw my camera and tried directing me to a bus for media, but since I didn’t … More There and Gone: Procession of Mandela Before Lying in State
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