Sam DarlingNov 12, 20142 minNational identity and a nanny named BecassineOne of the things that glues you to the people of your nation is shared childhood experience. It’s always an odd moment for me when I...
Sam DarlingOct 20, 20142 minBallerinas are tough as nailsMy maternal great aunt Hermine is a spitfire who has always amazed the family with her abundant energy and stubborn streak. She is tiny....
Sam DarlingAug 14, 20141 minEarly 1900s – photos around FranceThe paternal grandfather and his family owned a factory outside of Paris and he and his siblings traveled the world selling their...
Sam DarlingJul 19, 20141 minThe portrait problemGothic horror, film noire, and melodrama will frequently feature a scene with a spooky portrait. Here are a few examples off the top of...