I was busy writing another post today when I read the tragic story about Malala Yousafzai, age 14, being shot in the neck by the Taliban. She is the young woman who at age 11 starting to write a diary in her blog about being denied access to an education because she was a …
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Nuit Blanche literally translates to white night, but means an all nighter in old gay Paris! Every year the city designates a Saturday night where national monuments and selected vistas are lit up with unusual lighting and effects, not otherwise seen that last into the early morning dawn. A perfect time for insomniacs to have …
Yesterday it was wild and rocking through the main drag of Paris! Ten floats, each carrying a band were revving up the sounds to ear busting beats. From the Bastille down Rue Rivoli, passing Hôtel de Ville, to the Louvre, then turning at Palais Royale, the parade slowly headed towards Opera Garnier. …
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Pamela Viviano McDonald is my first guest blogeur! She is a very talented young woman who I first met at a herb society meeting and we have been friends since. I had asked her to write about her feelings and memories around the Jewish High Holy Days, with Yom Kippur having ended this past Wednesday …
Hallelujah! I was hoping and praying in my lifetime that some artifact would surface from antiquity that would shed new light of the relationship of Jesus with Mary Magdalene. Any one who knows me well and had ears to listen, knew of my belief and convictions around this for almost 20 years. The Holy Spirit …
For me good friends are jewels in our life. They are the diamonds, emeralds and rubies that we carry in our heart. They enrich our lives in so many ways, from the obvious warmth and friendship they offer. We all have our dear friends. Mine are from Louisiana, California and here in Paris. I hope …
I just read a story about a young woman named Lizzie Velasquez, that moved me to tears. She is 23 years old, who was born with a rare genetic condition she says does not even have a name. It is somewhat related to progeria and she is one of only three in the world. Because …
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The wine fairs have started! A fixture of French culture and life that I always get excited about every year. Everywhere in France, the largest grocery chains, wine boutiques and online wine sellers offer special promotions on wines usually not always available. Most offer degustations in the store or a night before they start. …
Rocamadour is a tiny medieval village perched high above on a cliff, overlooking one of the most beautiful deep green valleys below. It sits so precariously on the edge, almost dangling, that one fears it could topple off. I went there this weekend to be refreshed and restored and feel called to share my own …
La Rentree is upon us with full swing and to the French it is more than just back to school. There is such a sudden sharp contrast from last week to today. Things started to pick up this weekend and the streets are surging with people again, with a much higher noise level to match. …
I finally got around to the celebration of my birthday this weekend. I had fun making my birthday cake(as seen in photo), which I do every year. Some might find it strange that I make my own, which was necessity when I lived in the states. Lenotre and Thevenin , two acclaimed pastry boutiques, just …
Today just happens to be my birthday and with much gratitude I am blessed to still be here! What better day to count my blessings and to honor those who cared for and loved me. My family has all passed to the other side, except my aunt and uncle, but I keep …