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"Marriage is a stew
You eat while it's hot,
While there's still bridal bread left,
The bride remains content."
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Almanaque Bertrand, 1934 - Popular refrains
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Almanaque Bertrand, 1934 - Sharpening your apetite
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From the Windsor: The lion - Either I'm very much mistaken, or today I'll be having a four course dinner.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Almanaque Bertrand, 1934 - Where's my order 71
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From the Judge: "Well! Where's the soda I ordered?"
Friday, January 22, 2010
Almanaque Bertrand, 1934 - Stern, A trick with a napkin
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You pick a napkin, tie three knots, hold the napkin from the ends that don't have a knot, and you make it turn on itself a few times, thus creating the dashing character you see before you.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Almanaque Bertrand, 1934 - Old Chinese Customs
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Labels:
1930s,
chinoiserie,
illustration,
Portugal,
Portuguese
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