
2022: Reflections of an Unusual Year
Bonjour mes amis, This will be my final blog from Paris for 2022, a year we will always remember for many reasons— some very good, some not so good! What started out as a disaster evolved into resignation, then acceptance, and eventually pleasure because we were just glad to be in the city we love. […]

Winners of our Contests
Bonjour, It’s time to announce the winners of this year’s photo themes. Thanks to the almost 60 of you who voted! Café chairs: First Place: # 1 with an overwhelming 28 votes. This is a photo which Peggy Bilbro took here in Paris and sent to me. I posted it in late August. Second Place: […]
A Bonus Post from Heritage Days on Sunday
Bonjour! First off, don’t forget to vote for your favorite café chairs and favorite doggie. Lots of votes coming in and I will post the winners on Thursday morning. I will send out my farewell post for 2022 on Friday as we pull our apartment door closed for the last time. Our final Sunday in […]
Time to Vote!!
Good Sunday morning! It’s been so much fun for us again this year to focus on a photography theme. We’ve done this for five years now including the original cafe chair contest, as well as doors, lovers, light, and most unusual shot of the day. It’s time to select your favorite cafe chairs (vote for […]
Autumn in Paris
Bonjour mes amis, Well, it’s time to break out the jackets and scarves in Paris! Can you believe it after the summer heat that we’ve had? Last night went down into the upper 40’s and yesterday’s temps barely cracked 60. It’s a wardrobe struggle trying to transition; layering is the only answer, By the time […]
Images from Montmartre
Bonjour, Thanks for all of your lovely comments. I read each one because I have to approve them before they post. They are like the best of French desserts after long, tiring days out and about. Yesterday was a gorgeous weather day and perfect for our final trip to Montmartre. It was in the high […]
Magical Day in Le Marais
Bonjour, Before I begin today’s post, let me clarify about an ER visit in Paris. Since I have no doctor here, going to the ER is the only option for any kind of medical care. I had a mild infection which would have continued to worsen without an antibiotic. The issue was not something I […]
Precious Time with Paris Friends
I AM RESENDING THIS POST BECAUSE SOME PEOPLE DID NOT RECEIVE IT. Bonjour mes amis, Our last few days have been a bit weird and my blog-writing and photography have suffered. For that, I offer regrets but it certainly hasn’t been intentional. I’ve been a bit under the weather, but after a trip to the […]