An Afternoon With Edith
I literally could not get out of bed this morning. “Shit,” I muttered, “I’m dying.” I didn’t panic, but I really didn’t want to die. My hair was not looking […]
Category Archives: France
A Little Ancient Egypt
When I woke up, I was just not at all feeling like myself. It’s that jet lag monster, I thought, which annoyed me. I’ve never had jet lag in my […]
An Unlikely Evening
I slept more reasonably, but jet lag is still my constant companion. (TURNS OUT NOT, but that’s for later.) The croissants from the bakery around the corner were good, but […]
Planting a Tiger in Paris
I have had a hangover once in my life. It was not pretty. I vomited out of my window and it plastered the side of my house… The rest of […]
Bonjour Paris!
Actual footage of me today: But I wasn’t quite in Paris, yet. I don’t know why I’m ever anywhere else, Paris is perfection. Well, Dublin Airport is like any other […]
The Story of My China Cupboard
At heart, I’m a minimalist. I crave empty rooms with tastefully chosen furniture, the perfect paintings, and golden accoutrements. I think it would be the height of luxury to live […]
Why Don’t You? #70
Monday: Why don’t you plan a formal garden in your yard? Even if you have a small lot you can plant a few boxwoods and set up a fountain. I […]
THINGS I LOVED / HATED THIS WEEK #92
LOVE: “Rebel Heart” Preorder: I don’t know why everybody has so many problems with Madonna. I think she’s awfully fun. People just enjoy being offended. I don’t. I don’t really […]
A Perfect Day In Paris
Paris is a unique city because nearly everybody has been there. Not physically, of course, but we’ve all been transported to the City of Lights in a film or a […]
ATHENS: Ευχαριστώ
Even though I barely slept last night, I somehow managed to get up with enough time to tidy the apartment, put a few items more into my bag, and shove the rest […]
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