PARIS: The Beypocalypse Strikes Back
I only had two days left in Paris, and that put me in something of a funk. Life is so much better when you’re where you belong, or when you […]
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PARIS: Not So Nice
In 2014, we were in Paris for the Bastille Day celebrations, and I was bound and determined to enjoy them all. We did, but in retrospect, I don’t understand why […]
PARIS: New Paintings and Tombstones
Looking back, I was not very successful at my goal of seeing a lot of new places in Paris on this trip. Jessica and I just settled in and acted […]
PARIS: No Camels at the Zoo
I postponed Jessica’s birthday because I was feeling poorly. I’m sure she understands; besides, it was Sunday. In Paris, you relax on Sunday. You can’t do anything else since most […]
PARIS: “Eh…But What Can I Do?”
Jet lag hit me with the force of a thousand trucks. It gets worse each time I return to Paris. I’m soon over it, but damn…these first few days are […]
PARIS: Picture It
The first few days in Paris were slow and luxurious. No big plans. Nothing to rush to or run away from. It was living at its most leisurely. I could […]
THINGS I LOVED/HATED THIS WEEK #146
LOVE: Time Machine: One of the better decisions I ever made in life was to only buy Apple products. They obviously cost more, but I can hardly contemplate the time […]
Missing Turin
Turin has been on my mind since the day I left it. I never expected to have such depth of feeling for the city, but I loved everything about it. I […]
2015: A Reflection, Part 2/3
The middle of the year was hella busy, so get ready for scrolling. MAY: It rained every day, so I could not plant my salad gardens. I was livid. I […]
THINGS I LOVED/HATED THIS WEEK #127
LOVE: Coat of Many Colors: I never thought that Dolly Parton would mean so much to me. I never expected her to be the queen who ruled my heart or […]
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