Refinement is Resistance

Press here for Peace.

The world's humanly decent must right now prevail.

Apr 10 • Maria Devaney

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The Duchy of Cornwall and The Fisherman's Friends

Cool Britannia. Also: sticky toffee pudding.

Apr 1 • Maria Devaney

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March 2026

"How Will This End for MAGA Americans?

The Same Way it Did for Nazi Germans: Feigned Ignorance."

Mar 18 • Maria Devaney

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February 2026

If The Cutlery Could Talk?

A toast to Paris' L'Entente, Le British Brasserie.

Feb 27 • Maria Devaney

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Gathering In The Trenches.

"Your coat is your calling card" — Bill Cunningham

Feb 20 • Maria Devaney

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January 2026

"Life is a Banquet. And Most Poor Suckers Are Starving To Death.”

The starving right now is self-inflicted. Which wolf do you feed?

Jan 22 • Maria Devaney

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Joyeux Anniversaire to "Le Smoking".

An iconic look turns 60 this year.

Jan 16 • Maria Devaney

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"We Are More Alike My Friends...Than We Are Unalike."

Thoughts from Maya Angelou. In this moment in U.S. History.

Jan 9 • Maria Devaney

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2026 Thoughts from John Pavlovitz

"Most Trump Supporters Aren't Stupid, and That's the Most Terrifying Thing."

Jan 5 • Maria Devaney

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Thoughts from "Martin". So beautiful- they must be shared.

The Art of Being Yourself. "Taste is about values and principles. That's why it can't be bought. When it becomes finely honed, it extends directly to…

Jan 3 • Maria Devaney

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Bon Courage & Bonne Année

Project 2026: The style of American Democracy

Jan 1 • Maria Devaney

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December 2025

It's The Holiday Season...

and You’re a Mean One, G.O.P.

Dec 22, 2025 • Maria Devaney

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