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The Buzz on Flash-mob Bees, Bowery Bees, and Greek Bee Myths
Oh my goodness, did you guys hear about the bees that took over Little Italy yesterday?? Apparently, thousands of bees decided to meet up at lunchtime in front of the Italian American Museum on the...
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Gripster: Documentary Films, Dolphins & Pirates
As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, Greek American photographer and film director Louie Psihoyos is the son of an immigrant from the Peloponnesus. The Peloponnesus incidentally is where my immigrant...
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Gift Guide: For the Hellenophile
Whether you’re giving a Greek American a taste of their homeland when they can’t make it back for the holidays or satiating a Hellenophile’s interest in Greek culture, there are countless foods, books,...
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Happy Tsiknopempti!
Happy Tsiknopempti! You’ve heard of Fat Tuesday, the French holiday associated with Mardi Gras. Well, today is Fat Thursday, ten days before the beginning of Great Lent. Tsiknopempti means Barbecue...
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Your Home Can Smell Like Big Sur
Busy poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti, who is still active at ninety-three years old, moved out to San Francisco and founded City Lights in 1953. More than just the independent bookstore of Beat...
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Prepping for Hurricane Sandy
Just got word that the MTA is shutting down at 7 tonight for Hurricane Sandy. Doesn’t make much difference to me. I’ve been stuck sick in bed for two days. Yesterday, started out well enough. I...
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Road Trip: Wine Tasting at Bargetto Winery
Nearly 90% of American wines come from California. While Napa and Sonoma Valley are the most recognizable names associated with California wine production, there are many other fertile regions...
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Gift Guide for the Greek Lover
Whether you’re giving a Greek American a taste of their homeland when they can’t make it back for the holidays or satiating a Hellenophile’s interest in Greek culture, there are countless foods, books,...
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