The HO HO HO is back. The last three years I haven't felt like decorating for Christmas. It's not about the decorations anyway. Last year when I began … [Read more...] about The HO HO HO is back
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We’ll always have Paris
"We'll always have Paris," Rick said to Ilsa in Casablanca...while Barb said to Ray..."We'll never have another November 2017, so I better get … [Read more...] about We’ll always have Paris
My new love affair with Ireland
My new love affair is with Ireland. I realize this comes as no shock to anyone who is reading this. I am smitten in a very BIG way. Usually, any … [Read more...] about My new love affair with Ireland
What do I have in common with Rick Steves?
What do I have in common with Rick Steves? Don't laugh...I have more in common with Rick than you might imagine. Rick and I are around the same age … [Read more...] about What do I have in common with Rick Steves?
Praying for the world—daily
It seems frivolous to write a blog post when so much is going on in the world. This summer has been a nightmare for so many and certainly for our … [Read more...] about Praying for the world—daily
You know it’s HOT…the saga continues
I am borrowing 'You know it's HOT...the saga continues' from my old blog. That is the beauty of having an old blog, as I can borrow from it whenever I … [Read more...] about You know it’s HOT…the saga continues
The brilliance of James Michener
The brilliant author James Michener once said, "If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion, and avoid the people, you might better … [Read more...] about The brilliance of James Michener
Resting on a hilltop in Sitges, Spain
Resting on a hilltop in the seaside town of Sitges is a little bit of Heaven, but you'll have to look to find it. For many years, Sitges has been one … [Read more...] about Resting on a hilltop in Sitges, Spain
A hidden treasure in Menton, France
If you followed my old blog, you know that Menton, France is one of my happy places. I need to rephrase that...one of our happy places since hubby has … [Read more...] about A hidden treasure in Menton, France