During these troubled times I am reminded that Paris is not just a place to visit...but a state of mind.
For those of us who love this city, Paris is food for our souls, representing the height of what we revere in culture, architecture, fashion, gastronomy, and simply, the art of just being.
Although we cannot experience Paris in person right now, me included, we can still celebrate these things. In fact, it is probably more important to do so now than ever.
So, I will continue to blog as much as I am able about my love affair with Paris and all things French, because as we all know, absence simply makes the heart grow fonder!
As if Paris did not have enough to offer, another vibrant element is its street art. There are even paid tours you can go on. Sometimes I take…
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Canal Saint-Martin is a 4.6 km (2.86 mi) long canal in Paris. It starts with a wide basin at the top. Then it narrows into three tree-lined double stair-cased locks…
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I am not ashamed to admit that one of the very first things I will do once we can finally feel confident about the relaxed restrictions is to…
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“All By Myself” Written by Eric Carmen And sung brilliantly by Celine Dion Recently I asked a male friend for advice about a business matter. He answered me…
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Whenever I am in Paris, I often just like to meander. When I decide to take a long walk, I head in a certain direction and see where it…
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“Spring has sprung. The grass has riz. I wonder where the birdies is.” Author unknown but suspected to be from Brooklyn, New York It’s been more than a…
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Ladies, I could not believe the response from last week’s blog about wearing your pearls! I want to thank you for the emails and comments. And I wanted to…
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Being at home, I have started going through my closets, and other nooks and crannies, with the intention of doing a little spring cleaning. However, it’s easy to…
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Hello all — First of all, I pray that you and your families are well and safe wherever you are. Like me, I am sure that you cannot begin…
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Are there still counts in France? Yes indeed. As part of a Loire Valley Château tour, I paid a visit to the stunning Château de Nitray built in the…
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