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My other stocking is in the Chateau

in Lifestyle

The HO HO HO is back

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

Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: Paris, The Good Life France Magazine, Yves Saint Laurent Museé

La tour Eiffel Paris

in Europe

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

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Europe, France, Paris

Statue of Monsignor O'Flaherty

in Europe

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

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Ireland, TBEX

Spasskaya Tower-the tallest of the 20 towers in the kremlin

in Lifestyle

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?

Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: lifestyle, travel, USSR

Praying for the world

in Lifestyle

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

Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: Mexico, Praying for the world, United States

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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

Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: Arizona heat, getting out of dodge, summer

in Mexico

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

Filed Under: Mexico Tagged With: Ajijic, Day of the dead, Efren Gonzalez, James Michener, Mexican culture, Mexico

San Sebastia beach

in Europe

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

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Cemetery, funerary art, San Sebastia, Sitges, Spain

Promenade du Soleil in Menton France

in Europe

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

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: cemetary of the old chateau, Cemetery, Europe, France, Menton

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