Highclere Castle, about two hours west of London, has one of the best private libraries I’ve ever seen. And you’ve seen it too, if you watched the popular TV series Downton Abbey. Highclere’s library contains over 5,000 books dating from the 16th century. The current castle, completed in 1878, is still owned by the family, … More Libraries Round the World: Highclere Castle’s Downton Abbey
Yes, you read that headline right! But not real tigers from a zoo or nature park. Flying Tigers Copenhagen is a chain of stores from Denmark. And they flew about 4,000 miles over the Atlantic to set up shop here in the USA. With three locations in Manhattan and one in Brooklyn, they have claimed … More Danish Flying Tigers Invade NYC
Hopefully, you don’t have a long commute home today, but if you do and want to read something, here is chapter one from my novel AQUAVIT. This is dedicated to all all those women out there who have suffered through a bad date. But if any guys want to read it too, go for it. … More Friday Afternoon Blahs