The magic and charm of Bayreuth will never vanish. It is an experience every music lover in general and every Wagnerite in particular owes to himself at least once in a lifetime.

Jack had dozens of miniatures of Napoleonic footsoldiers painted in detailed period regalia for his wargames.

[…] a hot spot for beautiful people who come to drink flirtinis and choose from a dizzying array of seafood dishes.

Before long we had, willy-nilly, to replenish the water in our radiator from our water-bag, a canvas sack holding a few quarts, in which, thanks to evaporation through the canvas, the water remains cool even on the hottest day.