Category Archives: Reviews

5 Rue Ranfer de Bretenière

Posted on October 15, 2017 by

We stayed four weeks in France, booking three different vacation rentals through VRBO (Vacation Rentals By Owner). The last was 5 Rue Ranfer de Bretenière in Dijon. Being new to the whole business, we found the process to involve some adventure. … Continue reading →

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103 Rue de Vaugirard

Posted on September 28, 2017 by

VRBO is Vacation Rentals by Owner, and we decided this time to France we would opt for some living space. An apartment has lots more to offer over a hotel room, especially if you’re going to be in one place … Continue reading →

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Machiavellian Dynamo

Posted on August 19, 2017 by

Intrigue and drama in high-level politics On another site I do cursory and critical reviews of movies with an eye toward picking apart issues with cinematography, directing, continuity, performances, and writing. When I come across a production as clean and … Continue reading →

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That Old Time Rock And Roll

Posted on July 5, 2017 by

I liked the song when it played on the radio while I was a senior in high school, but I never knew anything about it, who wrote it, who sang it. I only began to  get a clue when the … Continue reading →

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Ryobi TEK4 Thermometer

Posted on June 18, 2017 by

Ten years back I was having A/C problems at my house, and I called in a repair company. It was one of those hot Texas summer days, and there didn’t be much cool coming out of the vents. The service … Continue reading →

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Executive Action

Posted on June 14, 2017 by

It is only coincidence that I am posting this review of a show about the decapitation of the United States Government on the very day somebody had a go at such an abortive plan. In any event, this morning I … Continue reading →

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Maravilla Condos Galveston

Posted on May 24, 2017 by

Down to Texas City for some photographs on the 20th anniversary of the 1947 disaster, we stayed over in Galveston two nights. We figured it would be neat to rent by the seawall, and Maravilla Condos had great appeal. Here’s … Continue reading →

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