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Three Pillars

Three Pillars
Shafts of broken sunlight filtered through the clouds, and illuminated the sprawling ruins that hug the Mediterranean. It was such a lovely spring day in my beloved Tunis, even as the so-named Arab Spring was turning to Autumn. I worked my way through this vast scape of Roman ruins, and tried to picture the shattered city that lay under them, once the greatest rival in the known world to Roman supremacy, but ultimately reduced to ashes by the sword of the Republic.

Running Through The Airport

Running Through The Airport
Recently my husband and I had to make a quick trip to Washington, DC. Had to catch a quick bite with Barack and Michelle. ( :  Well anyway, as usua...

The Art Of Tea-Yixing Clay Teapots

The Art Of Tea-Yixing Clay Teapots
The Art of Tea…We have all heard of the health benefits of drinking tea, from it's effects on our immune systems, it's antioxidant properties and e...

Fair Trade:Fairly Traded

From African Baule masks to handmade soap almost every item has a story in Cultural Interiors West. I chose Gail Hawkins to showcase her store duri...

The Days Dated Books

A Monday morning ride to the valley brought Gail and I to a most unusual almost clandestine destination. GPS taking us directly to the warehouse of...