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Complete physical union between two people is the rarest sensation which life can provide - and yet not quite real, for it stops when the telephone rings - From the book: The Unquiet Grave by Cyril Connolly On Courtesan Culture: Part 1
Courtesans: A Courtesan is an accomplished woman who is compensated for social and intimate companionship. International courtesans value quality over quantity. Courting only a handful of selected suitors.
The roots of the courtesan culture can be traced back to 18th century Japan, Ancient Greece and the Italian Renaissance period. Independent courtesans of today are renowned for their fashionable dress, wit, charm and intellectual beauty. High-end Courtesans tend to be equally intelligent as the men they court - they are excellent at mastering the art of sparkling conversation.
Many hold advance degrees and have a booking minimum of 2-4 hours. Kathleen Glyde is an exception with a 12hour minimum. Yes, she prefers to blossom in good company. Sensual pleasures should be celebrated - like a love feast. One must take time to savour the sensuality of language, the flavours, textures and aromas;-)
Modern Courtesans have an enormous capacity for details - paying attention is more important than just being 'beautiful'. The Ebony Courtesan thinks that being naturally sensuous is better appreciated than having a 'perfect body'. Of course a courtesan with attractive and memorable features will not go unnoticed. But what makes her stand out is her winning smile, piercing eyes, and a wonderfully luminous personality combined with humour and playfulness. If you are lucky enough to meet such an exceptional courtesan. Her scent will penetrate your senses and stay with you long after that exciting dinner party.
International Courtesan,
Kathleen Glyde
Interview With The International Courtesan
Below is the translated version of Kathleen Glyde's most recent interview. Watch this space for more juicy details.
1. Which books are you reading now? Black Boy by Richard Wright and Dark Eros by Thomas Moore.
2.What do you do on a lazy day at home? Music is my constant friend so I play the piano for at least three hours before noon. Then I go horse riding with friends. After six in the evening I read, make supper and retire for the evening.
3.Which newspapers do you read? Neue Züricher Zeitung, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, The International Herald Tribune and The British Times.
4. What does luxury mean to you? To wake up whenever I like. Or putting the quality of an object, or activity before its utility; a form of decadence that is commonly confused with that which is far from being common, Epicurianism.
5.What is your philosophy of life? Rejoice while you are alive; enjoy the day; live life to the fullest; make the most of what you have. It is later than you think.
6. How would you describe your style of dress? I love hats and antique jewellery. I would say that my style of dress is classical with a twist. I adore vintage cocktail dresses and bespoke lingerie.
7. How many languages do you speak? English and German fluently. I am conversant in French and Spanish. I spent three years in Italy and I understand Italian but I need to improve. The same goes for Spanish and French.
8. We read your interview in the German MAX Magazine. Was this interview done in person? Yes, it was. The article was featured in the October edition of the German MAX Magazine and I was also recently mentioned HERE
9. What's the most memorable compliment you have received? I would travel the world to see you smile; and travel twice to see your soul cry.
Independent Courtesan,
Kathleen Glyde
Lure of the CourtesanHello Friends, Courtesans and International Escorts,
You are kindly invited to read the recent article at Jezebel online magazine. The theme of the article is: "Ladies Of Pleasure: The Lure Of The Courtesan" - Please read the full article HERE
More on the article above from Aspasia below:
Judgmental and slightly inaccurate, the article is very quick to assert that THIS IS NOT THE LIFE YOU WANT TO LEAD! EVAH!
I find it infinitely entertaining that a site that uses such a "whorish" name is so negative about sex work and sex workers on the whole. So would that be considered self-hating, then?
Then of course, the equally ignorant comments from the peanut gallery such as:
From one scholar named "badmutha": "Selling yourself is the same whether it is for a million or for 50.00 as far as I am concerned." Uh-huh. Prostitutes don't sell themselves. That's kinda the whole point. Some sell time, some sell sex acts but at the end of the day, truly, neither time or sex acts are the totality of any person's being. Do office workers or teachers or mechanics sell themselves for their paycheck? Do they own themselves at the end of the day? In some cases, they truly don't, especially for any company or organization that has a morals clause in their work contract. There have been examples of teachers dismissed from their posts for participating, privately, in swinger communities.
Another orangechickenorange: "Look at Olympia, though. The subject of that painting was a courtesan. Am I wrong to see a certain level of power and majesty in her eyes? One that I doubt exists in the same capacity today?" Not that you'd acknowledge it anyway.
Women like Jet Set Lara or Kathleen Glyde or many other escorts would undoubtedly give a look just as fierce, powerful and majestic. When they do portray that they are accused of glamorizing what others prefer to regard as a monolithic "wretched existence", as the article did, regardless of what the woman says...
...Like this winner here, Macloserboy: "...I think you glamorize it to keep succumbing to how miserable it is." wrt "The Secret Diary of a Call Girl".
The overall tone of the article and the peanut gallery was very much, "How dare any modern day, high-class, high-end escort call themselves courtesans! That's not the name WE chose for them!" Once again, articles like this show the "damned if you do, damned if you don't", Catch-22 situation the public, and even other sex workers, put this class of escorts into. If you show any pride in your work, you're accused of adding false, deceiving glamour to sex work (which, sorry if this pisses anyone off, does and can occur in sex work). If you don't show any pride in your work, then you do not have any self-esteem and are wretched and at best, lost and in need of rescuing against your will or at worst, despicable and pathetic for colluding in your own oppression. Courtiers And Courtesans Courtesans: A Courtesan is an accomplished woman who is compensated for social and intimate companionship. International courtesans value quality over quantity. Courting only a handful of selected suitors.
The roots of the courtesan culture can be traced back to 18th century Japan, Ancient Greece and the Italian Renaissance period. Independent courtesans and international escorts of today are renowned for their fashionable dress, wit, charm and intellectual beauty. High-end Courtesans tend to be equally intelligent as the men they court - they are excellent at mastering the art of sparkling conversation.
Many hold advance degrees and have a booking minimum of 2-4 hours. Kathleen Glyde is an exception with a 12hour minimum. Yes, she prefers to blossom in good company. Sensual pleasures should be celebrated - like a love feast. One must take time to savour the sensuality of language, the flavours, textures and aromas;-)
Modern Courtesans and exclusive travel companions have an enormous capacity for details - paying attention is more important than just being 'beautiful'. The Ebony Courtesan thinks that being naturally sensuous is better appreciated than having a 'perfect body'. Of course a courtesan with attractive and memorable features will not go unnoticed. But what makes her stand out is her winning smile and a wonderfully luminous personality combined with humour and playfulness. If you are lucky enough to meet such an exceptional courtesan. Her scent will penetrate your senses and stay with you long after that exciting dinner party.
Kathleen Glyde
International Travel Companion
Drink My Sugary Nectar...
Eat me delicious said the mangoe to me. Drink my sugary nectar like the ripest brown pears. International Courtesan, Kathleen Glyde
The Courtesan Likes Blueberries
Seduce the Ebony Courtesan into tasting these toothsome Blueberries...
A Slice Of Spring
A slice of Spring from the Ebony Courtesan, Kathleen Glyde. Happy springtime frolics!
The Soul That Sees Beauty Each friend represents a world in us, a world not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born - Anais Nin
What is uttered from the heart alone, Will win the hearts of others to your own
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Eat Me, Delicious!
My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy the ice cream while it's on your plate - Thornton Wilder
Without ice cream, there would be darkness and chaos - Don Kardong
Part 1: Books The Courtesan Likes Currently reading "Eleven Minutes" by Paul Coelho.
When I am sitting at the door of a tavern,
I, Ishtar, the goddess,
Am prostitute, mother, wife, divinity
I am what people call life
Although you call it death.
I am what people call Law,
Although you call it Delinquency.
I am what you seek
And what you find.
I am what you scattered
And the pieces you must now gather up.
International Ebony Courtesan,
Kathleen Glyde
Germany's Culinary Culture The Ebony Courtesan read the article below with her lover. The gentleman in question knows that she is half-German. So he took the opportunity to discuss the culinary offerings in Germany and Europe.
And yes, he did tease her a bit - but she takes special delight in being teased - and she forgave his insensitive remarks on Germany's food culture:-)
The culinary scene in Germany has improved drastically during the last years. Lady Glyde read that Germany has more three star restaurants than any other European country - except France. This is extremely good news for the Ebony Courtesan and fellow courtesans. What better reason does one need to visit Germany?
Germany — LANGEN, Germany — A traditional ham-and-egg sandwich called a strammer Max costs about $6 or $7 at a local greasy spoon here. But at Juan Amador’s restaurant the sandwich — along with a tube to sip a few drops of pork fat and smoked oil, followed by a quail’s egg swaddled in paper-thin dough — is part of a multicourse meal that runs about $240. Read more at the New York Times
The Courtesan's Simple Pleasures
Welcome to the Ebony Courtesan's online home. Do sit down and have some tea. Today's topic is on simple pleasures or things the courtesan likes. Read on...
1. Fishing at Dawn
2. Admiring wildflowers in Bloom
3. Strolling through Ancient Towns
4. Sunset and Moonlight
5. Sitting in European Sunlight
6. Sipping tea and sharing laughter
7. Tasting Swiss and French Cheeses
8. Picnic at the Lake
9. Poetry Reading
10. Roaming the Swiss mountains
11. Sunday Brunch beneath the serendipitous sky
12. Cooking with Friends
13. Playing the Piano
14. Skinny dipping in the Caribbean Sea
15. Classical Concerts
15. Sleeping naked with a lover
16. The smell of rare Books
17. Listening to Maria Callas and Anna Netrebko
18. Making friends smile
19. Flirting demurely with a suitor
20. Being in bed on a rainy day, as the rain beats gently on the rooftop
International Courtesan,
Kathleen Glyde
A Song On May Morning Kathleen Glyde is sharing her most beloved Spring poem with you today. "Song On May Morning" was written by John Milton between 1639 and 41. The Ebony Courtesan is celebrating new beginnings and the innocence of Spring.
Song On May Morning
NOW the bright morning Star, Dayes harbinger,
Comes dancing from the East, and leads with her
The Flowry May, who from her green lap throws
The yellow Cowslip, and the pale Primrose.
Hail bounteous May that dost inspire
Mirth and youth, and warm desire,
Woods and Groves, are of thy dressing,
Hill and Dale, doth boast thy blessing.
Thus we salute thee with our early Song,
And welcom thee, and wish thee long.
John Milton
Here's wishing you all a happy and sunny weekend!
Kathleen Glyde
36 Hours In Montreux The Ebony Courtesan on how to spend a weekend in Montreux.
Montreux is situated on Lake Geneva and plays host to several classical concerts and the famous Jazz Festival.
Walk along the promenade and imagine yourself nestled between mountains and lakes. Praised by many as the "Pearl of the Swiss Riviera" - Montreux is appreciated for its natural beauty and mild climate. The Ebony Courtesan's Five things to do in Montreux.
1. While away the afternoon in the ancient town of Vevey. If you are decorating your home. Browse the local antique shops in the old town for that unusual piece. To whet your appetite, the Ebony Courtesan thinks you should take a peek at the Food Museum before venturing out for lunch.
2. For Wine Buffs: St-Saphorin and Epesses. Roam Switzerland's largest wine-making region, The Lavaux vineyards. You can either take the "Wine Train" or use the cycle trails. Kathleen Glyde recommends the Wine Train - it might be somewhat difficult to cycle back to your hotel after wine tasting and a nice dinner - but the Ebony Courtesan leaves you to decide.
3. Guyeres, Medieval village: The Ebony Courtesan always make a trip to Guyeres. It is worth it. They do the best Guyeres fondue. Stroll through this painterly village and try one of their famous blackberries with cream. After your meal - take a tour of the Castle of Gruyères and see the current exhibition by Francesco Ragusa - Forgotten places.
4. Hiking and adventure for contemplative nature lovers: Hike from Montreux to Villeneuve and end at Le Bouveret. Don't do this if you are short on time and leave those Satin Buckled Sandals behind. Careful planning is required. This ensures a most memorable experience. There are many surprises along this route -spectacular scenery and wildflowers in bloom. The Ebony Courtesan won't give too much information away - listen for the songs of birds.
5. Do something noteworthy on your final day. Have a chocolate bath and massage at After the rain Spa and reflect upon the events of the past days.
Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail - Ralph Waldo Emerson
International Courtesan,
Kathleen Glyde
Figs: Fruits Of My Delight Tree-ripened Figs: Plump, blissful and nectareous. There are many varieties of figs, but the Ebony Courtesan's favourite is the Adriatic Fig. They fascinate the palate and awaken feelings deeper than appetite.
The Black Courtesan loves sharing figs with devoted sybarites because they intensify intimate pleasure. On your next visit to the Greek Islands - take time to admire the sensual contours of the fig.
Current Art Exhibitions Current exhibition at the Städel in Frankfurt, Germany - 'The Magic of Things' - Still Life Painting 1500-1800. The evolution of still-life paintings in the Netherlands as well as Germany. The exhibition runs from 20 March to 17 August, 2008. Drop by the Städel's online home Here for art lectures and more.
If you're a fan of Frida Kahlo's portrayal of pain on canvas. Then start planning your trip to Philadelphia soon. In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Frida Kahlo's birth, the Philadelphia Museum of Art presents: Life of Frida Kahlo. From 20th February - 18th May 2008.
Victor Hugo: Visionary Drawings at the Foundation de l’Hermitage in Lausanne, Switzerland. From Februray 1st - 18th May 2008. 'Bringing together an outstanding ensemble of around 90 drawings, the exhibition at the Fondation de l’Hermitage highlights Victor Hugo’s surprisingly modern graphic art; not content with being the author of one of the richest literary works of the 19th century, the romantic genius (1802-1885) also drew incessantly throughout his exceptional life'.
Lovis Corinth( Franz Heinrich Louis Corinth). Between Impressionism and Expressionism. Musée d'Orsay, Paris, France.
From 1st April - 2nd June 2008. Corinth is not well-known in France but he is the creator of the German Expressionism. How sad that he died of pneumonia on his trip to see Rembrandt's work.
The Courtesan On The Cote D'Azur! Dear Ebony Courtesan,
We are heading to the French Riviera in June for one week.
Am told that Mougins is simply lovely. Might you suggest a small and charming hotel to stay at? Tips on art galleries, museums and cookery classes would be wonderful.
Thank you for your lovely note. Mougins is one of those treasured spots on the French Riviera. I highly recommend Le Manoir de L'Etang. It overlooks the lotus pond with plenty of space for roaming around. Grab a room facing south with views of the hills and lake. The hotel has 21 rooms and is set in a 19th-century Provencal manor surrounded by ten acres of gardens. Luigi Fiore - the head chef comes with an indubitable culinary expertise - try the risotto!
Events in June on the French Riviera
1. Midsummer Night's Dream: 6th-8th June at the Opera House in Nice.
2.South American Art at the Musee de L'Annonciade in Saint-Tropez
3.Galerie d'Art Contemporain in Menton: Paintings by Prisca and Susan Clinard.
4.Spanish Artists at the Marlborough Gallery in Monaco until 20th June. If you like vintage and racing cars. Step inside the Musée de l'Automobiliste in Mougins. It has an impressive collection of automobiles. I know that you are passionate about food. I'm sending you off to my favourite cookery course on the French Riviera at the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel for an afternoon with Marcel Ravin. Enjoy the Cote D'Azur!
Kind regards,
Kathleen Glyde
Send your travel questions to Kathleen Glyde's online home HERE
Happiness, Jealousy & Love "Love" is that condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own... Jealousy is a disease, love is a healthy condition. The immature mind often mistakes one for the other, or assumes that the greater the love, the greater the jealousy - Robert Heinlein
The Dark Haired Slut
"I make no pretense of justifying the laxity of my morals;... I have not the strength nor the will-power to govern my passions; they bear me along with them, even as the swift tide hurries away the slender bark".
A swelteringly hot day and the station was empty - travellers were cooling off at the lake instead of being inside the Bahnhof. It was already noon as I boarded the train from Zürich to Geneva. I found a window seat and deposited myself there. As I was reflecting upon the 'Thirst For Love' by Yukio Mishmima, a woman with curly, dark hair and knee high boots came and sat next to me. The smell of her - sandalwood and musk. We exchanged lingering glances as she licked the drips around the rim of her strawberry ice cream cone - then she whispered close enough to my ear as possible, "I would like to be your slut"...
International Courtesan,
Kathleen Glyde
The Splendor Of The Austrian Alps As chance would have it, the gods contrived to deposit the Courtesan in a place most charming. Millstatt am See, Carinthia, Austria is known worldwide for its renaissance churches, fortresses, palaces, rolling hills and misty mountains. With its champagne air, world-class cuisine and big bouncy beds. It makes an excellent spot for trysts of all kinds, that of lovers and those desirous of the rites of this goddess.
This unusual European town is cherished by philosophers, writers and courtesans. All sing the praises of the unspoiled beauty of the Austrian Alps, which has served as an inspiration for painters, poets and connoisseurs of the art of erotic pleasure.
Villa Verdin in Millstatt is a romantic 19th-century castle set amidst breathtaking scenery. A perfect "get away" retreat with an eclectic selection of antiques, collectibles and art. Enjoy a late sexy breakfast, read poetry together, stroll along the lake, visit the cathedrals and monastries of Gurk, Maria Gail, Maria Saal and Viktring. Partake in a late afternoon picnic beneath sheltering trees in the Hohe Tauern National Park. Then head back to Villa Verdin for cocktails, laughter and carnal pleasure...
To keep the body in good health is a duty... Otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear - Buddha
To promote physical and mental equilbriam, Millstatt offers golf, water skiing, mountain biking, rowing, horse riding and white water rafting. Ignite the artistic in your spirit. Feed your mind at the Millstatt Music Festival, which begins in May and ends in October. A delightful blend of culture and adventure. It is high on the Courtesan's list of events this year. An exceptional hideaway for devoted sybarites. Close your critical mind, then let both your eyes and your soul open wide.
International Courtesan,
Kathleen Glyde
Most Popular Art Museums In conversation with an international courtesan recently. We were discussing which art museum is the most popular today. After having read the Art Newspaper - we finally got the answers to the puzzle. Below, the list of the most popular art museums by the Art Newspaper which includes the number of visitors and location.
8,300,000 - Louvre Paris
5,509,425 - Centre Pompidou Paris
4,837,878 - British Museum London
4,547,353 - Metropolitan Museum of Art New York
4,518,413 - National Gallery of Art Washington
4,310,083 - Vatican Museums Vatican City
4,159,485 - National Gallery London
3,166,509 - Musée d’Orsay Paris
2,652,924 - Museo Nacional del Prado Madrid
2,650,551 - National Palace Museum Taipei
2,435,300 - Victoria and Albert Museum London
2,395,075 - State Hermitage Museum St Petersburg
2,232,475 - Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum Glasgow
2,219,554 - Museum of Modern Art New York
2,133,149 - Field Museum Chicago
1,772,255 - Tokyo National Museum Tokyo
1,674,607 - CaxiaForum Barcelona Barcelona
1,650,000 - Moscow Kremlin Museums Moscow
1,649,969 - Museum of Fine Arts Houston
The Chocolate Covered Courtesan
If you are a regular reader of this blog you'll know that the Ebony Courtesan combines her penchant for travel with culinary indulgence. One of the greatest pleasures of travelling is tasting and sampling the local delicacies -- from a casual brunch to an outdoor market tour.
Kathleen Glyde's love of the culinary arts began at the impressionable age of thirteen when she had her first mouthful of the warm and decadent chocolate molten cake. Today, she never misses an opportunity to recapture that "melt-in-your-mouth-goodness" feeling. Below is a recipe of the Ebony Courtesan's favourite ambrosial chocolate molten cake - surprise your mother, courtesan or husband with this chocolate symphony! Recipe by Jean-Georges Vongerichten.
Ingredients
1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, preferably Valrhona
2 eggs
2 egg yolks
1/4 cup sugar
Pinch of salt
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Directions
Preheat the oven to 450�. Butter and lightly flour four 6-ounce ramekins. Tap out the excess flour. Set the ramekins on a baking sheet.
In a double boiler, over simmering water, melt the butter with the chocolate. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with the egg yolks, sugar and salt at high speed until thickened and pale.
Whisk the chocolate until smooth. Quickly fold it into the egg mixture along with the flour. Spoon the batter into the prepared ramekins and bake for 12 minutes, or until the sides of the cakes are firm but the centers are soft. Let the cakes cool in the ramekins for 1 minute, then cover each with an inverted dessert plate. Carefully turn each one over, let stand for 10 seconds and then unmold. Serve immediately.
Weekending: Lake Geneva, Switzerland
Alas, thou lovely lake Geneva! Montreux is situated on Lake Geneva and plays host to several classical concerts and the famous Jazz Festival. If you happen to be there - walk along the promenade and imagine yourself nestled between mountains and lakes. Praised by many as the "Pearl of the Swiss Riviera" - Montreux is appreciated for its natural beauty and mild climate. The Ebony Courtesan's Five things to do in Montreux.
1. While away the afternoon in the ancient town of Vevey. If you are decorating your home. Browse the local antique shops in the old town for that unusual piece. To whet your appetite, the Ebony Courtesan thinks you should take a peek at the Food Museum before venturing out for lunch.
2. For Wine Buffs: St-Saphorin and Epesses. Roam Switzerland's largest wine-making region, The Lavaux vineyards. You can either take the "Wine Train" or use the cycle trails. Kathleen Glyde recommends the Wine Train - it might be somewhat difficult to cycle back to your hotel after wine tasting and a nice dinner - but the Ebony Courtesan leaves you to decide!
3. Guyeres, Medieval village: The Ebony Courtesan always make a trip to Guyeres. It is worth it. They do the best Guyeres fondue. Stroll through this painterly village and try one of their famous blackberries with cream. After your meal - take a tour of the Castle of Gruyères and see the current exhibition by Francesco Ragusa - Forgotten places.
4. Hiking and adventure for contemplative nature lovers: Hike from Montreux to Villeneuve and end at Le Bouveret. Don't do this if you are short on time and leave those Satin Buckled Sandals behind. Careful planning is required. This ensures a most memorable experience. There are many surprises along this route -spectacular scenery and wildflowers in bloom. The Ebony Courtesan won't give too much information away - listen for the songs of birds.
5. Do something noteworthy on your final day : Have a chocolate bath and massage at After the rain Spa.
Here's wishing you all a lovely weekend,
International Escort,
Kathleen Glyde
In The Mind Of The Courtesan Everything you read here is a product of the Ebony Courtesan's contemplative and reflective nature. This is not a novel or biography; so go ahead and snarl at her rates and the missing commas. Kathleen Glyde writes on topics that are of interest to her. She does not write out of boredom. If you do not like the contents of this blog. Feel free to wander elsewhere.
Filth: The Amorous Courtesan likes writing filth. It is therapeutic; especially when travelling, at airports or on crowded trains where one is constantly confronted with filth and fury. Filth is the prima materia of the uncultivated soul, however, the best ingredient for good writing is solitude; it's like luxuriating in the sacred silence of nature with no outer disturbances like the ringing of the telephone or a lover's cry. 'Til the written word meets the online world where the critics line up to devour one's offerings like cannibals at a dinner party. The Ebony Courtesan encourages you to take a barefoot stroll through her 'uncultivated' mind. That's a nice way to get your feet dirty;-)
Tragedy: The art of Tragedy: Tragedy is the imitation of an action, which shows fellow human beings in a state of suffering. We find tragedy and misery repugnant. And yet we hungrily devour the fall of man. Do you know what nature does with the insensitive man? She lets him overripe in his own nectar until he can no longer bear the overpowering stench of his decaying personality; then she deposits a scorpion in his brain. Ask yourself, why are we so delighted by the distress of others?
International Courtesan,
Kathleen Glyde
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