Take a trip down memory lane to witness 22 years (1976-1998) of Mortimer's, one of the most notable restaurant hotspots that ever existed for an international celebrity clientele. Found in these pages is a feast of ephemera, including menus, recipes, invitations, proprietor Glenn Birnbaum's personal letters, and publicity clips. Overall, the book provides a glimpse into the culture, food, entertainment, fashion, and basic social intercourse during the heyday of the New York social scene.
Favorite stories from Robert Munsch in an early reader format kids will love!
... Mortimer said with awe. “I can see this is a very efficient room for Santa to think and plan in.” “You will see ... Mortimer puffed up and replied “I know all the Reindeer by name: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Blitzen, Donder, Comet, Cupid ...
The Last of the Mortimers
I am past fifty and stout. My own opinion is that people had best be stout when they are past fifty, and I like my own little comforts as well as anybody of my years. When I was young I was far from being pretty.
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But when he hears the Christmas story being told and realises that the statues are of Mary, Joseph and Jesus, he understands that the crèche is meant for them and returns everything to its rightful place.
Mortimer's Tie
Upon overhearing the story of how springtime rain and sunshine nurture little seeds to grow into great big green plants, Mortimer is skeptical but decides to plant one of his seeds, just to see if such a miracle really can happen.
I THOUGHT I heard a slight rustle, as if Sarah had taken off her spectacles, but I was really so interested in the matter which I was then discussing with Mr. Cresswell, our solicitor, that I did not look round, as I certainly should have ...
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.