Category Archives: city Impressions

A City Park

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Stephanie Kozick

My time in the city of Glasgow remains active in my thoughts.   I was nicely situated in a guest house that was located across from the well tended 85 acre Kelvingrove Park.  In the morning breakfast room, I looked out … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Visit

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Stephanie Kozick

Let me tell you about my Edinburgh day.  I first had to walk to Glasgow’s city center (about a half hour’s walk) to catch the train that left Queen Street Station headed to Edinburgh, which is less than an hour’s … Continue reading →

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The immortals

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Stephanie Kozick

Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s designs are so modern that it’s easy to forget that he was active at the turn of the 20th century.  This 1893 group picture on display at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum depicts Mackintosh and his … Continue reading →

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Glasgow Art, Food, University and Voices

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Stephanie Kozick

Another gorgeous weather day in Glasgow, but my feet are aching.  I walked to the Mackintosh building, Queens Cross Church ( his only church design ), to find it closed.  Other people came too, and one assertive woman made some … Continue reading →

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A Piper

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Stephanie Kozick

Geez, how much walking can a person endure?  Maybe (or is it mebee?) my faithful shoes are giving out.   I thought I might take an umbrella today, I’m glad that I changed my mind and wore my rain jacket. … Continue reading →

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Pre-impressions

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Stephanie Kozick

I am savoring this period of time. I am conscious of the fact that Glasgow is, at present, limited to mental imagery. I have read enough about the city and “walked” around by virtue of Google Maps “street level” to … Continue reading →

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