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Guess where I am?

I can tell you I am not sitting under the shade of a tree sipping Sangria in Spain.  I am not walking through the surf on the beach in Sitges with … [Read more...] about Guess where I am?

Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: learning, travel, WordPress

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Mr L would be shocked!

It should have been Russian. In high school, Russian was offered in the language department. As far back as I can remember, I have had an obsession … [Read more...] about Mr L would be shocked!

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Castilian Spanish, Europe, learning a language, Pimsleur, Russia, Soviet Union, Spain

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One Year

"You'll never find rainbows if you're looking down".    Charlie Chaplin. It is truly unbelieveable to me that it has been one year since I have seen … [Read more...] about One Year

Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: Godwinks, Heaven, J.W. one year

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You know it is HOT—The saga continues….

Back in 2008, 2009. and 2010, I did a post on my TFE blog about YOU KNOW IT'S HOT WHEN.... Obviously, it was too hot for me to do this post in 2011, … [Read more...] about You know it is HOT—The saga continues….

Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: Arizona, heat, laughter is good

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Eureka! I FOUND IT!

If you ever visited my other blog you know that I (hubby too!) am in love with France. I fell in love with the country decades ago especially … [Read more...] about Eureka! I FOUND IT!

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Cary Grant, France, Grace Kelly, Nice, south of France, To Catch A Thief

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For all the lipstick wearers

While I don't wear much makeup anymore (age and years in the industry certainly changed that!) I still dabble with a few essentials. Mascara, … [Read more...] about For all the lipstick wearers

Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: age, Laura Mercier, lipstick, makeup

in Europe· Lifestyle

The elimination has begun

A few years ago on my other blog (here) I did a post on AARP magazine (the link does not go to that post, too lazy to find it). I loved the magazine … [Read more...] about The elimination has begun

Filed Under: Europe, Lifestyle Tagged With: Ecuador, embroidered pillows, Europe, IL, International Living Magazine, relocation, The French Elements

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DIY at its CHEAPEST. My almost free modified bike

Every year the company hubby works for, entices its employees to have physicals. They do this by offering a $50 gift card per person. Every year when … [Read more...] about DIY at its CHEAPEST. My almost free modified bike

Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: bikes, DIY, relocation, use what you have

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Could you consolidate your life into one or two bags?

This is a post that has been on my mind for quite sometime. When I started blogging again before J.W. passed, I thought I might share my thoughts but … [Read more...] about Could you consolidate your life into one or two bags?

Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: J.W., priorities, relocation, too much stuff

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