Month: January 2014

Cirque d’Hiver of Paris

Cirque d’ Hiver or Winter Circus has thrilled thousands of Parisians , young and old, for over 170 years!  I had always marvelled at the building in passing, but had never penetrated inside until a recent cold winter’s night. It has been years since I even entertained the thought of going to see a circus, …

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Infidelity a La Française

I love France for many reasons, but not the French broad tolerance around cheating in relationships and marriages!  The majority here seem to be in utter denial about the underlying implications of infidelity, as it is something that is nonchalantly treated with amusement or shrugged shoulders. Infidelity is the worst sort of betrayal  and inflicts the …

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Mental Detoxing

Most of you think of the new year as a time to make resolutions to do this and that, and that the majority revolves around making physical changes in your life.  But what about detoxing your mind of thoughts and feelings that are harmful to you? Those negative thoughts and toxic emotions that you carry …

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My Week of Feasting Left One Tired Cook

Suddenly it hit me without warning.  My filet knife was carving out the last filets of the sole I had bought for New Years eve dinner, when I suddenly felt very light-headed, weak, and slightly queasy of stomach.   Since I had not eaten much at lunch, only a few nibbles here and there, I knew …

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