tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232964598879818194.comments2023-12-10T23:55:56.990-08:00impressions of an expatMarco Northhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14743362297094244898noreply@blogger.comBlogger782125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232964598879818194.post-10981243635272867352023-12-10T23:55:56.990-08:002023-12-10T23:55:56.990-08:00Appreciaate this blog postAppreciaate this blog postEnamoured Poethttps://enamouredpoet.tumblr.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232964598879818194.post-21173609905297691192023-08-15T23:32:04.340-07:002023-08-15T23:32:04.340-07:00Lovely bblog you have hereLovely bblog you have hereMolly Mullinhttps://mollymullinphoto.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232964598879818194.post-44403419079551093512022-01-29T09:53:11.285-08:002022-01-29T09:53:11.285-08:00Nice blog you have here thanks for sharing thisNice blog you have here thanks for sharing thisBobbyhttps://www.bobbymatthews.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232964598879818194.post-66044151920485648402016-01-09T06:13:19.390-08:002016-01-09T06:13:19.390-08:00thanks Kevin and the meatballs are pretty damn goo...thanks Kevin and the meatballs are pretty damn good. something about the mint and the pecorino make them special.Marco Northhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14743362297094244898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232964598879818194.post-71591147070158915922016-01-09T06:12:38.088-08:002016-01-09T06:12:38.088-08:00thanks Liv. You know very well I wrote a "coo...thanks Liv. You know very well I wrote a "cooking story" in your honor. Well, and a bit for my little brother. I remember seeing Big Night in the theater and being deeply moved by the brother elements to the story - they really hit home.Marco Northhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14743362297094244898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232964598879818194.post-90558081689718669842016-01-09T06:11:28.644-08:002016-01-09T06:11:28.644-08:00thanks Elizabeth! I put a lot of effort into other...thanks Elizabeth! I put a lot of effort into other meals and they are much more satisfying. In any case, I am glad you enjoyed the writing - that is what actually matters.Marco Northhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14743362297094244898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232964598879818194.post-77196275780492004532016-01-08T23:47:40.669-08:002016-01-08T23:47:40.669-08:00I'm going to go watch Big Night. I'm sorry...I'm going to go watch Big Night. I'm sorry your timpano didn't come out as you'd imagined -- that seems like a hell of a lot of effort -- but I admire how you spun the disappointment into something -- well -- very much flavored. Happy New Year!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03313726816776097840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232964598879818194.post-18136277884946244572016-01-05T09:33:36.215-08:002016-01-05T09:33:36.215-08:00I loved Big Night, thanks for reminding me of that...I loved Big Night, thanks for reminding me of that wonderful movie.<br />It may not have tasted as good as you wanted, though effort is it's own reward, sometimes. But the wonderful outcome was that you posted about your cooking !! It was so much fun to read and the pictures were fantastic. In this, you succeeded perfectly!!livhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091094639074377780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232964598879818194.post-57264835993986711702016-01-04T11:56:19.953-08:002016-01-04T11:56:19.953-08:00you are a madman. glad you went for it and took t...you are a madman. glad you went for it and took the time to enjoy the process. element by element, it seemed savory and delicious, hope you pocketed a few meatballs. i look forward to your pastry tales of croquembouche. Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06979018311867118112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232964598879818194.post-79787245940806752482015-12-23T14:50:46.759-08:002015-12-23T14:50:46.759-08:00None are needed.None are needed.livhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091094639074377780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232964598879818194.post-76665397312847789252015-12-14T11:47:01.329-08:002015-12-14T11:47:01.329-08:00Home safe and sound, not only your family is grate...Home safe and sound, not only your family is grateful for your return.<br />I can only guess the number of photos you took in NY. Your work is always enthralling, Marco. You have that skill of capturing JUST the moment. It's a small select group of artist's who can do that. I would love to visit NY through your photos, for me they would be so captivating that I could, for a bit, forget all the craziness here.<br /><br />Humor me, give me an E holding V.livhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091094639074377780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232964598879818194.post-64122319444652085202015-12-10T22:42:03.130-08:002015-12-10T22:42:03.130-08:00"Blue Greek pattern and the words in camel br..."Blue Greek pattern and the words in camel brown"...oh yes, I remember them well. Not to be found in this part of the country, sadly.<br /><br />You have managed to capture old NY within your just-now shot. Spectacular photo!livhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091094639074377780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232964598879818194.post-64800609209622728262015-12-08T05:58:07.009-08:002015-12-08T05:58:07.009-08:00Great post. You have said so much in a few paragr...Great post. You have said so much in a few paragraphs. Enjoy your trip back home.Colettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13929646037752189809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232964598879818194.post-90352788370152294152015-12-01T11:44:31.762-08:002015-12-01T11:44:31.762-08:00Never forgo, always celebrate, it's what keeps...Never forgo, always celebrate, it's what keeps you in your "place".<br /><br />I can only imagine that the banquet on your table was one of the most delicious anywhere, Moscow to Manhattan, the long way 'round.<br /><br />Tell E that my very, most favorite is the stuffing too. I eat it the next day and the next day until it all gone and then I wait patiently for the next 362 days. And I don't think the day is properly celebrated without bellies stuffed to the full. livhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091094639074377780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232964598879818194.post-17777579728755070522015-11-30T22:44:23.624-08:002015-11-30T22:44:23.624-08:00Lovely! And I wish you the joy of the season, no m...Lovely! And I wish you the joy of the season, no matter what's going on outside!<br />God bless. old swimmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15697371606064410167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232964598879818194.post-11590959989187004692015-11-24T17:00:55.079-08:002015-11-24T17:00:55.079-08:00His brain was probably saying "what? what? wh...His brain was probably saying "what? what? what?" I am close to that.<br />I would be the woman looking lost and on the verge of tears ... no, not really, but I would think you were very approachable...because of E. Hoping you would both say "maybe we should invite her home for tea?"livhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091094639074377780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232964598879818194.post-75773592252861216612015-11-16T11:09:08.311-08:002015-11-16T11:09:08.311-08:00All I can do is hope for your safety with all my h...All I can do is hope for your safety with all my heart - and it doesn't seem like enough.livhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091094639074377780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232964598879818194.post-6709740041020161522015-11-09T16:12:57.059-08:002015-11-09T16:12:57.059-08:00All these changes in the things she is now concent...All these changes in the things she is now concentrating on. The leaving behind of the "little" thoughts, the thoughts that 1 digit children think and dream. 2 digits is another world. Sigh. For me, a bit sad - nostalgic. But also exciting, she is endlessly full of surprises!<br /><br />And the picture, thank you - a very sweet treat.livhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091094639074377780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232964598879818194.post-87701340426696220532015-11-02T11:03:56.047-08:002015-11-02T11:03:56.047-08:00Just another day in paradise.Just another day in paradise.livhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091094639074377780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232964598879818194.post-27569691604983495132015-10-26T09:30:39.512-07:002015-10-26T09:30:39.512-07:00And you returned to cold coffee
A fresh cup is abs...And you returned to cold coffee<br />A fresh cup is absolutely called for!livhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091094639074377780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232964598879818194.post-47044144836267428882015-10-20T01:41:25.520-07:002015-10-20T01:41:25.520-07:00your prose is utterly right for the gorgeous moody...your prose is utterly right for the gorgeous moody pictures,and that darling girl of yours, is growing up fast to be a real beauty inside and out.. I admire your strength in being a lone parent, and doing a great job too I am sure. I enjoy knowing how you are getting along and will be back again, meanwhile sending you best wishes from the UK and hope the cold is not too severe again this winter.. JAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05689022026289352391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232964598879818194.post-84802759978563680672015-10-06T01:21:03.170-07:002015-10-06T01:21:03.170-07:00Liv - that is exactly what I did - it is easier fo...Liv - that is exactly what I did - it is easier for her to act, and at the same time gives her confidence to make interesting character choices based on the script....Marco Northhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14743362297094244898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232964598879818194.post-76410453957598282462015-10-05T08:58:56.545-07:002015-10-05T08:58:56.545-07:00These photos were so appropriate in color. E needs...These photos were so appropriate in color. E needs a role written just for her.livhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091094639074377780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232964598879818194.post-11595420274007993452015-09-28T11:51:58.992-07:002015-09-28T11:51:58.992-07:00Ha! I was one click away from checking in to see ...Ha! I was one click away from checking in to see if you were ok - when this post popped up... life.<br /><br />As always, the work is stunning.<br />Any idea how long before the "expat" book of photos?<br /><br />PS: I'm needing a hit of E...how is she doing? My little star xolivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091094639074377780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3232964598879818194.post-8430761838135527882015-09-14T15:28:07.357-07:002015-09-14T15:28:07.357-07:00"Anything can happen to anyone at any time.&q..."Anything can happen to anyone at any time."<br /><br />She sounds wonderful, such a sad lose for the world, for your world.<br />Sorrow, grief, peace - that's the hard path.livhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091094639074377780noreply@blogger.com