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All That Jazz – July/07

Here’s my column for those who may not see it in July issue of Mosaic:
All That Jazz July 07
by Doreen Fawcett
A DVD newly minted by the world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra is a gem for jazz lovers who remember the distinctive sound of the 30s and 40s. Those fortunate to be one of 1200 ticket [...]

Only a loaf of bread

Yesterday at the market I picked up a loaf of sourdough bread, happy that they had put one aside for me as I asked. Disappointed the week before as they had forgotten to save me one. Having arrived too late on occasion, I asked the favour of having one saved for me each week. The [...]

A breeze blew in from Japan

What a whizzbang few days I’ve had beginning on Thursday when two visitors arrived.
Shizuko Hayashi from Tokyo, accompanied by Toronto friend, Anne Van Egmond are members of 5W, an international women travellers organization.
Friday night, Anne and Shizuko joined a group of my friends for a birthday celebration; a fish and chips dinner in Southampton followed [...]