Monthly Archives: April 2013

Nothing like Paris in the Spring

Posted on April 27, 2013 by tgilson

Spring in Paris can bring cold, rainy weather or 75 degrees. Thankfully, it was warm this year, and just in time for Hermes’ sponsored jumping show.  Each year, Hermes sponsors the show in Paris, which is located in the Grand … Continue reading →

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Thoughts with Boston

Posted on April 20, 2013 by tgilson

I was planning on writing a peaceful, beautiful blog on Paris in Springtime this week.  That will have to wait.  We are caught up with a terrorist attack in one of our major cities – Boston.  We are in the … Continue reading →

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Maggie Thatcher: A true political force

Posted on April 13, 2013 by tgilson

This week one has to write about Maggie Thatcher.  Although the movie with Meryl Streep focused on the end of her life, I have to agree with Chris Matthews that the movie should have focused on her strength, her resolve, … Continue reading →

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North Korea: Threat or a case of chest-pummeling?

Posted on April 6, 2013 by tgilson

My father served in South Korea in 1960 and fell in love with Kimchi, the national dish of Korea.  It is a fermented dish with cabbage and other vegetables as its base.  It is full of garlic. I have always … Continue reading →

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