by Cynthia English Despite dynamic shifts and strife occurring globally, is this not the opportune moment to take our time on earth and foster the momentum that was fueled as far back as 1865 and 1899 when we came together as nations to build collaborations–not war? To honor one another. To help one another. In…
by Cynthia English The first step on my camino was in an obscure room in the Germanisches Nationalmuseum in Nuremberg, Germany on a bleak snow-shower day in December. A black cape and hat of felt trimmed with perfectly uniform scallop shells hung suspended in a glass case. A spirit and energy imbedded in these garments…
by Cynthia English Film and music with a slightly different flair~ ready for something new? This year venture forth to the Dubrovnik International Film Festival (May) or the Dubrovnik Summer Festival (July/August)! There is another world out there, dear readers, that up until now the rich and famous have been privy to walk around in…
From March 13 to March 15, Palais Namaskar, a renowned five-star Marrakesh retreat, is coming to the three Auberge Resorts properties in Napa Valley – Auberge du Soleil, Solage Calistoga, Calistoga Ranch – for a “Morocco Meets Napa Valley” culinary series from March 13-15. Calistoga Ranch is usually only open to resort guests, will be open…
by Cynthia English How do you feel when you smile? Not laugh. Not a quick tweak acknowledgement. Smile. An eye-connecting, soul-full smile. Most people feel a moment of complete joy. Insides light up, the body warms, the brain flares, energy sparks, then sparkles between two human beings. Often strangers, passersby, people unconnected by any degree…
YOUR OSCAR BALLOT OLD BOY: terrifying, will stay in your head all night MONSTERS UNIVERSITY: the antidote to Old Boy DALLAS BUYERS CLUB: superb, especially if you were there THE BOOK THIEF: required viewing, be glad you weren’t there THE COUNSELOR: will scare you straight THE LONE RANGER: good film cursed with bad marketing THE…
SING WITH ME: “Start by admitting From cradle to tomb Isn’t that long a stay. Life is a-bout de-cay, old chum, Only a big de-cay, old chum, And I love a beautiful decay!”. (Apologies to Joel Gray in Cabaret) Somehow this tune kept sticking in my head during the credits of Visitors. Most people would…