We watched the film „Mr. Popper's Penguins" (2011) at Multikino in Riga Plaza on the very second day after its Riga premiere - thanks, of course, to the main characters: six gentoo penguins. Mr. Popper unknowingly repeats his parents' pattern, separating from his wife and two children whom he now only sees once a week. But this penguin episode brings the family back together and makes them understand and re-examine their value hierarchy, in which both a successful career and family are measured, as well as each person's selfishness and ability to step back from it.
When I stumbled upon the promotional article by chance, I was pleasantly surprised that a musician of such world standing would be performing right here in Latvia, and that tickets were available for a mere Ls 3. Of course, they were purchased without delay, and on Saturday evening we headed to Reņķis Garden in Ventspils. The British musician, despite his years, was just as charismatic as ever - but his voice had lost a good deal of the resonance of its younger years.
A password is used so that another person cannot access information you wish to keep secret, or that you don't want changed or deleted without your knowledge. This article covers several ways and approaches to storing passwords and how to avoid forgetting them.
Place cards at events are primarily needed to introduce a certain order - simply to arrange event attendees, guests at a table or individual tables, in a logical sequence. They are a personal greeting to each of the guests, as well as a token of attention and gratitude for their attendance. But a place card can also serve as a gift that each guest can take home after the celebration.
I was moved by Emilio Estevez's feature film "The Way" (2010), which I watched yesterday - based on the story of a man who has lost his son and walks the Camino de Santiago in his place, from France to the north-western Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela, where the relics of St. James rest. The Camino de Santiago is more than 800 km long, to be covered on foot, and it is each person's individual journey of discovery, forgiveness or dedication.
As planned, today we went to the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design in Old Riga to visit the Alexander Vasilyev collection exhibition "From Mini to Maxi. 1960s Fashion." There were not too many people, so everything could be calmly viewed, read, studied, and photographed.
From 8 July to 2 October 2011 at the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design (Skārņu iela 10/20, Riga), visitors can see the exhibition from the collection of fashion historian Alexander Vasiliev from Paris, titled „From Mini to Maxi". It is the third such exhibition in Riga and is dedicated to the fashion of the 1960s. Two years ago there was "Victorian Fashion", and last year - "Art Deco Style - Interwar Fashion" (I regret not going). Based on reviews from those who have seen it, it is a very worthwhile and informationally rich exhibition. An opportunity to, as if stepping into a time machine, explore the realities of different eras, fashion items and accessories.
The magic of Midsummer, one way or another, is always associated with being out in nature, in the countryside, far from the city's bustle, noise, and rush. Walking along a gravelled white country road, you finally raise your eyes to the blue-white skies, hear the trilling of birds, breathe in deeply the sweet scent of meadow flowers, and feel that alongside your body, your soul too is at rest.
Having read yet another wise vision from G. Rungainis (Prudentia) on the future of state pensions - namely that in future the state will only be able to provide accommodation in a social-type home and a minimal daily allowance - as well as the similar opinions of several other bankers or ex-bankers glorifying private savings, an irresistible desire arose to put the numbers on paper and draw one's own conclusions.
Now for the fourth time, the "Strawberry Festival" is being organised in the square by the Spice shopping centre. A certain disappointment came from the fact that there was almost everything except strawberries - dried goods, cheeses, breads, pastries, cherries, raspberries, and other delights. Only three of all the vendors on offer had strawberries. In the end, with a badge and a brochure about how healthy a berry like the strawberry is in one's diet - but without strawberries - we went on our way.
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