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       Copenhagen, Denmark                                                                                 same band on his arm the Jewish people were made to wear.
                                                                                                           The Danes are a kind, compassionate people.
       By Halli Moore                                                                                         George Jensen is another famous name to come out
                                                                                                           of Denmark and is synonymous with excellent Danish
          The most famous person                                                                           decorative art and design. Copenhagen has been blessed
       in the history of Denmark                                                                           with interesting people. Hans Christian Andersen, Soeren
       is, of course, Hans Christian                                                                       Kirkegaard, H. C. Oersted, Neils Finsen, Neils Bohr and, of
       Anderson. The most famous                                                                           course, George Jensen and these people have left their mark,
       landmark in Copenhagen                                                                              not only in Copenhagen but in the world.
       is the little Mermaid; H. C.                                                                           Fortunately, the finest historical buildings were not
       Anderson’s fairy-tale about                                                                         damaged during the war and is testimony to over one
       the youngest daughter of the                                                                        thousand years of history written in its cobbled squares and
       Sea King. Actually, The Little                                                                      copper spires, buildings, streets and parks. There are many
       Mermaid  was  published  in                                                                         museums and galleries; the wonderful Tivoli Gardens and the
       1837. In 1904 a Danish brewer, Carl Jacobson saw Hans                                               oldest monarchy in the world in residence makes this a very
       Beck’s ballet performance of the Little Mermaid and was so      The Little Mermaid, sitting at Langelinie Pier in the   interesting place to visit. There are many attractions to suit
       thrilled by it, he ordered a statue built in honor of the story.   water is Denmark’s biggest tourist attraction and has been   every taste. You will never tire of Copenhagen. It is a very
       Edward Ericson created the statue and modeled the head and   the symbol of Copenhagen since 1913. More than a million   modern city whose interesting past comfortably blends with
       torso after his wife, Eline.                      people visit her every year. She is half human, half fish   the latest trends in architecture, fashion and design. It is one
                                                         and unfortunately has been the object of vandalism for 40   of the most beautiful cities in the world with its waterside
                                                         years. Her head has been cut off, her right arm was cut off;   backdrop, dynamic new buildings and very exciting shops.
                                                         she was thrown off her rock; but each time this happens,
                                                                                                             The mother tongue is Danish, which is closely related

        Memories                                         the statue is restored. She is beautiful; actually, very small,   to Swedish and Norwegian, but most Danes speak English
                                                         approximately 4 feet high; a not to be missed attraction when
                                                                                                           very well. I was fascinated by this city and so will you be.
                                                         visiting Copenhagen. In 2003 she was 90 years old.  Their pickled herring is the best in the world!!!
        By Jack Kulick                                      During World War Two. The Danes saved many people
                                                         from the Nazis. It is said that the King of Denmark wore the      Halli Moore is a resident of The Palms. 
           (1st of a Series)
           I intend to write a
        series of memories
        based  on  songs  of  the
        past. To the best of my                             Under contract in 5 days
        recollection, this was
        a song by Dick Powell
        to Ruby Keller in the
        motion picture “GOLD
        DIGGERS OF 1933”.                                                                                                 7602 La Corniche Circle
        Song Title #1 – I ONLY HAVE EYES FOR YOU                                                                                4 Bedroom 4 Bath,
        Are the Stars out tonight                                                                                            2 Car Garage, Private Pool
        I don’t know if it’s cloudy or bright
        Cause I only have eyes for you
        The moon may be high
        But I can’t see a thing in the sky
        Cause I only have eyes for you
        I don’t know if we’re in a garden                                     SUSAN
        Or on a crowded avenue
        You are here                                                          GABRIELLE                                           Boca Pointe Resident
        So am I                                                               Realtor                                             30 Years
        Maybe millions of people go by
        But they all disappear from view
        And I only have eyes for you.                                         Direct: 561-445-4483                101 Palmetto Road, Boca Raton
                                                                              sueg.realty@gmail.com                    http://suegrealty.com
           Jack Kulick, former Cortina resident. 







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