Culture and Arts
If You're Looking For A Link To the Mueller Report, Look No Further
Editor's Note:
We're not downloading the entire Mueller report, but here is the Justice Department URL to read the report at:
Report On the Investigation Into Russian Interference In The 2016 Election, Vol I and II; Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller, III
https://www.justice.gov/storage/report.pdf?_ga=2.80421777.744576135.1555603755-461170982.1555603755
Mueller received the following military awards and decorations:
 |
|||||||
 |
   |
 |
|||||
 |
 |
  |
|||||
  |
.png){kind=small} |
 |
|||||
 |
 |
 |
 |
||||
Daring Pairings: A Master Sommelier Matches Distinctive Wines with Recipes from His Favorite Chefs
Goldstein focuses on foods that complement the grapes and foods to avoid with them. The book covers what he calls the keys to understanding wine — acidity, sweetness, tannin, oak and alcohol — and the keys to understanding food — ingredients, cooking methods, sauces and condiments. more »
Grandparenting and Camp Counseling: Architecture Things to Do
For a third summer, we're assembling a camp experience for our grandchildren with grandparents as camp counselors. We happened upon these activities, based on architecture, at the Victoria and Albert site. We're adding them to our Camp Gray folder. more »
Lighter Than Air: Gauze Robes from China
Although the Manchu rulers of Qing dynasty China (1644-1911) loved beautiful things, they were not blind to practicality. In summer, they traded their heavy satin robes for lighter garments made of semi-sheer silk gauze. The open weave of these robes provided not only ventilation, but also the perfect foundation for embroidery carried out in colored silk as well as gold and silver threads. more »
Read or Listen?
I have a subconscious distrust of the spoken word — or maybe that might be explained by too many decades of listening to political speeches. I'm convinced that I can read aloud. I can't find anyone who wants to listen to what I'd like to read, and second, I'm beginning to think I'll never find the perfect vehicle for my dream talent so that I can hold an audience rapt. more »
