Castor is able to take us into the life of a young peasant girl who hears the voice of God and leads the French army to victory.
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Wine: Tasting 2012 Crus Bourgeois du Médoc at the Consulate General of France
These are traditional Bordeaux blends of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and sometimes Petit Verdot, which are grown in exceptional terroirs in the Médoc.
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): ‘La Cage Aux Folles’ at the Woodlawn Theatre
Harvey Fierstein and Jerry Herman’s durable Tony-winner shows it’s still got the stuff in the Woodlawn's glittering revival.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Blood Royal’ by Eric Jager
The story of a murder that unraveled France.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Floats the Dark Shadow’ by Yves Fey
Can the horror in the shadows of the beautiful city of Paris dim its lights to the world?
Read More »The Julian Assange Saga
Julian Assange, my friends, is a doomed man.
Read More »Euro Cup 2012: Discover the World’s Most Popular Sport
Watching soccer teams like Spain or Italy work the ball into a position for taking a shot at the net is to watch artistry in motion.
Read More »Memorial Day: Remembering What My Dad Will Never Forget
Go to a parade, clap as the men and women go by, wave a flag, and salute them. It is the least we can all do.
Read More »François Hollande: A Modern-Day Napoleon?
A message has been sent to the Anglo-Saxon establishment, the presumptive leader of the world economy, that all bets are off. Berlin, London and New York - all have been put on notice.
Read More »Music Review: Bobby Dirninger – The Book
One of the better blues based albums to come out in a while - respects the old but embraces something new.
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