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Libreria La Flor de Papel, Santiago
La Flor de Papel (The Paper Flower) is a small bookstore located in Lastarria, a neighborhood in Santiago, the capital of Chile. This is the second of three posts on small, independent bookstores. The first in the series is here. Enjoy some music while reading Youtube or Spotify. La Flor de Papel While the store
Farewell… Mount Zero, Hong Kong
Long-time readers of this blog know that we (especially Chris) like bookstores. The bookstores featured in this post and the next two share one common aspect: all three are independent and small. Enjoy a piano performance by the late Ryuichi Sakamoto while reading this post. Mount Zero Mount Zero Books (見山書店) is located in the
By This River (6 versions) – Eno, Moebius, Roedelius
By This River appeared in the album “Before and After Science” by Brian Eno in 1977. The simple melody and lyrics of this song evokes sorrow and nostalgia. The music was composed by Brian Eno, Dieter Moebius and Hans-Joachim Roedelius – the last two being well known Krautrock artists. Brian Eno is an English musician,
Cafes, Bars & Brasseries of Paris, Part 1
The cafes, bars and brasseries at the street corners of Paris are magnetic. They attract residents and tourists alike to partake in the street life of the city. The patrons socialize, play with their phone, have a smoke, gossip, flirt, or simply enjoy a meal. These sidewalk establishments also offer a perch to watch the
