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 […]
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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: I’ll Never Stop Loving You
Today’s soundtrack. Jessica was in no mood to do anything when we were back in Paris the first day, so she opted to stay in the apartment while I […]
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 […]
PARIS: My Glorious Return
Since I’ve been dying for the past two months — I really have to finish that blog I have on my diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis — I haven’t had a […]
THINGS I LOVED/HATED THIS WEEK #139
LOVE: Return to My Favorite Places: My wallet is weeping, reader, and my savings account is glaring at me. You see, dear reader, I have spent tremendous amounts of money […]
Why Don’t You? #92
Monday: Why don’t you procure some gorgeous sugar lumps like the beautiful ovals you can find in Parisian grocery stores? It’s incredibly elegant to drop one or three into a […]
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 […]
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