Join Thor and me as we wander the labyrinthine lanes of this beautifully preserved Hellenistic city on the island of Rhodes. NOTE: Since our recent trip to Greece to research more settings for my novel-in-progress, THE ARIADNE DISCONNECT, Thor and … Continue reading
Thor and I follow in the footsteps of Philhellene author Lawrence Durrell as we admire the ancient city overlooking the blue Aegean Sea. NOTE: Since our recent trip to Greece to research more settings for my novel-in-progress, THE ARIADNE DISCONNECT, … Continue reading
Join me to explore more of old Rhodes Town, including the Turkish quarter where the writer Lawrence Durrell lived and mused upon history. NOTE: Since our recent trip to Greece to research more settings for my novel-in-progress, THE ARIADNE … Continue reading
The notion of not telling sick people the truth was not solely Victorian. Well into the 20th century, if you had cancer your doctor might not say the fatal word, for fear that you would just lie down and die … Continue reading
Join Thor and me as we revisit the Medieval walled city and the harbor of Rhodos Old Town, still bustling after 2500 years of rich history. NOTE: Since our recent trip to Greece to research more settings for my novel-in-progress, THE … Continue reading
I’ve mentioned that being an invalid when Victoria was queen was an entire life style. I’ve focused on food because recipes are so fun, But there was clothing, vehicles, resorts, entire sets of behaviors to indicate that You Were Ailing … Continue reading
Everyone in Victorian England knew that calves’ feet jelly was good for you. Rich people ate it, sweetened, colored and adorned with ice cream or fruit, as a dessert. Poor people had it carried to them by charitable ladies like … Continue reading
The lovely Classical remnants of the Lindos acropolis hover like a dream on the rocky cliffs high above the deep blue Aegean Sea. Come climb these layers of history with Thor and me. NOTE: Since our trip last fall to … Continue reading
In the course of writing my next Marian Halcombe Camlet adventure I needed some invalid fare of my own. Trapped in a burning whorehouse and then extracted from the wreckage, Marian clearly had to be sustained on a special diet. … Continue reading
Victorians adored gruel so much the variations were endless – rice, flour, arrowroot, groats (a mixture of grains), cornmeal, toast, sago. You will notice that there’s no fiber left in the final product. Constipation was a Victorian obsession, constantly addressed … Continue reading
