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PINO SILVESTRE     I dedicate this blog to an exceptional man, who has lived his life from his heart. His intrinsic strength and masculine propensity kept everything and everyone on the right path, yet, he has the innate mastery to calm the most distressed heart and mind by simply pouring out the infinite love…

I have just returned from the tropical haven that is Thailand and am seriously suffering the post-holiday blues. The Thai islands are truly paradise on earth; seriously, what could be better than lying on a sandy beach, sipping on a coconut flavoured cocktail, looking out at the turquoise water, surrounded by palms trees? Thailand is…

EPILOGUE The following essays are recollections of outstanding snippets from my childhood. Moments in time that I vividly relive when I encounter specific smells. The smells in my memory and mind are abundant and all welcome regardless of the emotions they evoke. I will share with you my unique experiences that are intrinsically bound to…

Perhaps it’s the natural consequence of ageing, but the older I get, the more I enjoy those fragrances which many describe as “dad” scents, or to use a more complimentary term, classic barbershop scents. But what are Barbershop Scents exactly? As with most things which are inherently nostalgic they are hard to describe, because as…