Ellen Bencard

Dedicated to the tasteful consumption of travel, fine dining, good wines, art and culture. Thoughts from an Anglo-American who's all about Carpe Diem.

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@simon_schama Siena

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Less than 3 weeks left to see this small but perfect show @britishmuseum
https://t.co/T1YdGVh324

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@RoyalOperaHouse are you running your regular tour on 6 May or cancelling it for the coronation? I have foreign visitors coming who are more interested in you than royal processions!

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#matchdayguinness

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What a delightful surprise! Best architectural tourism in ages as I discover a #FrankLloydWright gem on a stopover in Springfield, Illinois. The Dana Thomas house is worth going out of your way for. My report here: https://t.co/BCu4H4rM3t @cityofspfld @theFLWblog

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@BBCr4today hair challenge bigger than race. I’m a white woman. At 40, my boss told me my curly hair was unprofessional and wanted me to straighten it. At 50, when job hunting, head hunter advised I needed to dye my hair because natural grey = age and nobody wants an old marketer

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My reflections on the loss of our beloved queen, and why her American-born subjects find the institution of #monarchy quite so magical. https://t.co/wiTIJCOJ0n
#queenelizabeth

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Just back from a magnificent foodie holiday in Dublin where @theoldspotdub topped the list of dining experiences. It's the gastropub I want in my village! Full story on my blog: https://t.co/bhTui2m7X3

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@larry_irving @ahw1182 @NUFBFamily @NUAlumni Thanks Larry. So great to finally meet you in person. Hope to see you in London.

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@cfbireland @NorthwesternU Thanks for a wonderful weekend! Trying to talk my sister and brother-in-law into next year's Notre Dame match up so I can do it again!

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Best restaurant on my recent foodie tour of #Dublin was clearly @osterialucio Thanks @ChefRossLewis can't wait to come back. To find out why, see full review on my blog #BencardsBites https://t.co/bhTui2m7X3

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You know you've made a mistake when you spend half an hour looking for contact details on a web site and can't find any. I fear I'm about to lose a lot of money with https://t.co/25yiQAbIBt Flight cancelled by airline but eSky still shows it flying and I can't find help. Avoid!

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Had the most amazing time at the Chalke Valley History Fest. Already in the diary for next year. Write up on my blog: https://t.co/n9eR27UNt8 #CVHF #AmazingHistory @CVHISTORYFEST

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@BBCTheOneShow @joe_crowley @BBCiPlayer Fun introduction to what is a massive topic. Yes, people working in this area are digging into all the issues brought up in this thread. For a bit more watch this: https://t.co/8HaFCNLCBO

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Just the tip of the #metaverse iceberg, but a fun bit of coverage that shows the @AccentureUK offices ... both physical and virtual.

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Welcome to the Metaverse.

@joe_crowley takes a look at a bit of technological magic that could transform the way we live our lives.

Stream #TheOneShow on @BBCiPlayer 👉 https://t.co/aZ82xjDJ57

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Why is the British #monarchy great value for money? My coverage of the #Jubilee captures the mood in the English countryside and argues that a non-political head of state is a blessing. https://t.co/p1sVAzX84Y #RoyalFamily #Royals #platiniumjubilee

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I love my #Nespresso every morning but giving it up is a small sacrifice compared to what the Ukrainians are suffering. Join me in voting with your money? #shameonnestle #BoycottNestle #BoycottNestlé

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@SueNBCBoston @IMDb It’s a William Morris pattern called Chrysanthemum. Huge in the late 19th c, still in print from Sanderson.

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@British_Airways what’s the official scoop on NHS covid recovery passes? I hear you can test positive up to 90 days after having C-19, even if recovered and healthy. Will a valid pass get me on the plane if my PCR is +?

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Could we please re-do that interview with @maitlis asking the questions?