Another name for Caregiving: Aloneness
As you may see from my web site, I have written a book of meditations for caregivers. Having been one for almost a year with my dear mother, I remember with eerie starkness, how alone I felt. I gave and gave and gave and had nothing coming in to refuel my soul. That’s why I […]
Vendanges-De-Montmartre
As our journey to Paris gets closer and closer, we are excited about one thing in particular, the wine festival at Montmartre on the first weekend in October. In case you don’t know, there are lovely grape vineyards on the back side of the mountain and years ago, this was a fruitful harvest. Now it […]
Missing Paris Plages
Every year from mid-July to mid-August, the river Seine in Paris is invaded with tons of sand, beach chairs, beach umbrellas, and hordes of sun-ready Parisians in speedos and bikins. No one is allowed in the water, but all else resembles a beach or Plages. There’s nothing more fun to do in the summer than […]
Volunteering at Alzheimer Daycare Center
Every Friday when I am in town, I spend part of my day at the Alzheimer Daycare Center at my church. What an amazing experience this has been for me. It is my first time to have any interaction with Alzheimer’s. Here are some observations. –The staff is dedicated, always positive, loving but firm. […]
Fall Preview of Paris
Paris in the fall will be all new for us and I’m hyperventilating a little as I think ahead. There will be no Paris Plages (beach), no long days with strolls at 9pm, no twirling Ferris Wheel in the Tuilleries, no cherries at the fruit stands, no Tour de France, no fireworks on Bastille Day. […]
A Different Kind of Caregiving
Most of us think of caregiving in a negative light when we think of the elderly, the sick or those who have suffered a terrible accident. We know so many people who are burdened and frustrated with caring for members of their families. They need special doses of support and love. However, I have discovered […]
Getting euros for your Paris travel
If traveling to Paris is in your future, we recommend that you not get your euros here in the States beforehand. You will pay through the nose for the conversion and it takes some time and hassle to go through your bank. Here’s a proven, 9-year tested approach that works for Bernie and me. Whether […]
One month til Paris!
Bon jour, In exactly one month, we will be leaving for Paris for the tenth year. How exciting! And how blessed we are to have the financial and physical ability to do this! This year we will celebrate Bernie’s 75th birthday. So where is my mind these days? Well, given that we have never gone […]