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It is the 10th of February — my birthday. One hour past midnight and I am allowed to say something new, another number, when asked to reveal my age. I was born on a Saturday, twenty years ago...
Just a quick note to say to that I’ve created a page for Le Portillon on formspring, here, where you can fill in a form to send me your questions or comments. I’ll do my best to answer q...
Awoke at seven to a still dark morning. Said goodbye to Love as he left for another day at work; did the dishes as one must; ate dear beloved oatmeal and decided to document a few details, to share ...
A face, loose locks, eyes to stare at obtrusively: that is Monica Vitti, actress supreme, in L’eclisse from 1962. These stills repeat themselves, capture by capture, in my mind as I form idea...
I could never give away my favorite novels, put them on display for others to see, to judge, to pin down with remarks. Each one has had its own profound, particular effect on me. Some still linger i...
Steady on my shoulder is this tote, a plain practical one from Jezebel. Its exterior features two historical creatures, enroute somewhere; all heads lifted and draped bodies. A clever depiction on a...
I’ve realized that I’ve yet to do a post on where I live: Stockholm, Sweden. I occasionally receive e-mails from visitors, asking for advice on where to go and what to see; wondering abo...
I dream about prospective purchases knowing that the street outside our window is layered with snow, ice, shoeprints askew. While spring will arrive, brought about by faint memories and magazine dis...
Perhaps this is shallow and insipid of me. I’ve heard it is of a lesser cultural value for one to prefer Alber Elbaz over Wes Anderson. I’ve been told at times that an interest in, say, ...
Fifteen days since my last post. Apologies. I hope for adamant victory against the entrapment of thoughts, stealing of courage. Fifteen days and a couple of changes. No, I haven’t bought any c...
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