Category Archives: Paris France

A Week in Paris. The Final Day. The Return Home and Honest Thoughts.

Posted on January 23, 2022 by Catherine

It’s Sunday. Our last day in Paris before returning home. Our original idea of driving around the City of Lights and snapping photographs ended when we discovered the newest rule on Covid testing.  When we left for Paris, the rule … Continue reading →

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The Weekend Begins with Versailles

Posted on January 22, 2022 by Catherine

ATTN. All Readers:  I want to give a big “Thank You” for sticking with this blog throughout the past year or so.  My job is so emotionally stressful and so taxing that when I return home from work, I’m too … Continue reading →

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A Week Back in Paris—Part Quatre: The New Old Musee Carnavalet and Black Friday!

Posted on January 5, 2022 by Catherine

Back home in the States, the day after is filled with Black Friday sales, lines of vehicles wasting emissions to enter local malls and outlets.  Crowds of people stressing over what to get loved ones. Even Santa gets a piece … Continue reading →

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Visiting Paris Anytime Soon? Let’s Talk About It!

Posted on January 5, 2020 by Catherine

I don’t think of myself as an “expert” on Paris.  But,  I’ve been to the City of Lights many times in the past fifteen years that would place me on a level of being comfortable enough that I can find … Continue reading →

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Remembering Paris, Daniele, And Our Great Times Together

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Catherine

In another month Bonaparte and I will be back in France. This time it’ll be different because we won’t be in Paris.  Since Daniele’s passing, Bonaparte finds it very difficult to return. I can’t blame him.  I had another good … Continue reading →

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Holocaust Stories. A Family Torn Apart

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Catherine

Today is National Holocaust Day. I’m on the fence about this because the Holocaust shouldn’t have just one day of remembrance.  We should always have a piece of this placed in our memory bank—whether Jewish or not. It shouldn’t be … Continue reading →

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The Shortest Day of The Year..And My Happiest!

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Catherine

This may also be my shortest post of the year too! Why?  You ask!  Because after today, the days get longer!!!  Yeah!  It’s the best way of looking at the shortest day of the year. Oh. And yes.  The first … Continue reading →

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Au Revoir and Oh La La. I’ll Be Back, Fresh and Renewed!

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Catherine

 The bags are packed! Well, at least one bag is finally packed! (With the exception of my small carry on—last minute stuff to pack). Fake Tan. Check. Fake hair. Check. (I have my priorities!)  Trust me, this bag has been opened … Continue reading →

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