by Michele Genthon | Feb 6, 2014 | MUSINGS, Traveling
(This is written with apologies to my wonderful economics professor David Jobson at Keystone College, so many years ago. If I have misunderstood or forgotten any of the lessons you taught me, I regret that.) Solution to the Economic Problem in Southern Europe In...
by Michele Genthon | Jan 28, 2014 | MUSINGS, Traveling
INTERNATIONAL CHIC I live in a part of the country that prides itself on being “natural.” The result is that Northwestern women are not recognized internationally for their fashion, especially not for their hairstyles. In Paris I was stunned by the wonderful haircuts....
by Michele Genthon | Jan 22, 2014 | MUSINGS, Traveling
PARIS We are waiting in line at a boulangerie. A mother buys two long baguettes and hands them to her son while she pays her bill. He sneaks a quick peek at her, notices her distraction, grabs one of the baguettes, rips off about six inches and starts to gnaw away....
by Michele Genthon | Dec 23, 2013 | FIRST WOMEN, Military and Crusaders, MUSINGS, Reflecting
Every day I post a Woman of Note on this blog and once a week I post a biography of a First Woman To. . .During almost six months I have posted 163 daily Women of Note and 26 biographies. Ten of those Women of Note were women whose accomplishments were as members of...
by Michele Genthon | Nov 13, 2013 | MUSINGS, Traveling
From the air Barcelona looks like a series of gift boxes, appropriate for a city that makes you feel like every day is your birthday. Fanciful sights await you if you just open the boxes. The top of every building is crowned with ornaments. And there is plenty of...
by Michele Genthon | Nov 7, 2013 | MUSINGS, Traveling
SEVILLA, ESPAña Seville is modern; it is steeped in history. Seville’s soul is Catholic; it has a Moorish face. Seville is quiet; it is energetic. Seville is warm in climate; its people are warm and engaging. Seville is safe; it is charming. During the week the...
