Gossip Girls
Did you hear that so-and-so did something unpleasant and now they’re accused of something even worse? You didn’t?? Well, lean in and I’ll tell you what I know!
…France
Throwback Thursday – Une Dizaine D’annees, Mon Dieu!
Translation: It’s been ten years since Derek and I visited England and France. We also went to Monaco but didn’t quite make it to Italy. I’d love to spend a couple of years visiting tiny pockets of Europe. The only other European country I’ve seen is Iceland. …
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Throwback Thursday – The Prettiest Place on Earth
I know I’ve posted this photo before, but it means many things to me. Freedom. Exploration. Happiness. Confidence. Love. Eze, France is considered by many to be the prettiest place on the planet. To my eyes, so far, it’s definitely a contender.
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Throwback Thursday – Nice, Je Suis Désolé
One can’t really appreciate the magnitude of the Grand Canyon until they’re standing on its edge. And you can’t truly get a sense of how beautiful and pristine the coastline of France is, until you’ve stood on the beach, with its white sand between your toes. …
Throwback Thursday – Parlez Vous Francais?
For years, I wanted to see England and France. Eight springs ago, I finally got my wish. It was a wonderful trip with a few days in Paris, a few days in London, time spent in Kent and Nice as well as a week at a beautiful bed and breakfast in a medieval town called Cagnes Sur Mer. …
The Meat Machine
It’s after midnight and you want some fresh hamburger or a can of pate. What are you going to do? Well, if you’re in Paris, France, you simply find the right butcher shop on Rue de Charonne and pop some coins into their meat vending machine out front. …
Throwback Thursday – Motorcycling in France
Now that spring is here, a young – er, middle-aged woman’s fancy turns to getting out on her motorcycle. Well, this one’s does. …
Let’s Talk About Heroes
Too often, we learn the names of the deranged lunatics who murder innocent people. I won’t accept criticism of the media for that; it’s logical because they are one person and everyone wants to know what makes them tick. But this time, we can shout the names of three heroes, and let the lunatic rot, anonymously, for all I care. …
I Am Charlie
When I was a kid, I went through a worrier phase. I was anxious about another ice age after reading an article written by a scientist who predicted one. I fretted over the possibility of pandemics (although I didn’t know the word) and grew concerned over just about anything in the news that was out of my control. I remember talking to my Dad about whether there could be another world war and I clearly remember him saying the biggest threat in the future will be terrorists. …
New York Post, How I Love Thee
They’re a tabloid, they’re not for everyone, but the New York Post has a style all its own. …