Tag Archives: Loss.

The Anthony Bourdain I Knew…

Posted on June 9, 2018 by Catherine

Was only through his writings and TV shows.  And through them, I felt as though I found a kindred spirit of sorts. I tweeted this last night.  Yesterday was very difficult… While the many real-life friends, co-workers, and acquaintances refer … Continue reading →

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Please. Don’t EVER Forget!

Posted on September 11, 2016 by Catherine

I started writing a post last night about home decorating and improvement from my “empty nester” point of view.  But when I woke up this morning, there were reminders of this horrific event that is now 15 years old. Back … Continue reading →

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Au Revoir to Our Little Paris Apartment

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Catherine

I forgot to tell you something.  Saturday evening while Bonaparte and I were enjoying our aperitifs on the deck, he gave me some news. The news was sad but not devastating. It was about Danièle’s apartment.  The apartment had been … Continue reading →

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Paris Without Danièle Part Deux

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Catherine

We left off going back to the hotel to get a well-needed sleep.  But before I continue I’m just going to move back a bit—OK? We took a nice walk on the Seine on our way back to the hotel. … Continue reading →

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Paris Without Danièle. Part Un.

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Catherine

Hi all. We are back from what was the shortest visit we’ve made to Paris, the circumstances certainly not the best, but I want to tell you about our weekend.  I’m dividing this into three parts for your convenience. I … Continue reading →

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Rest In Peace Ma Gigi. Remembering Danièle Delorme

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Catherine

It’s funny how signals and messages are sent. Saturday morning Bonaparte and I made our regularly timed call to his aunt, Danièle. She didn’t answer her phone and we figured she was out and about. Even though it was early … Continue reading →

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My French Map Will No Longer Show A Wonderful Place…

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Catherine

When Bonaparte and I visited the Cote d’Azur this summer, we had the greatest meal in the most adorable restaurant on the needle of L’Aiguille.  A thin, long but small beach in Theoule-sur-Mer.   It took a while for us … Continue reading →

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Please. Don’t EVER Forget!

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Catherine

I started writing a post last night about home decorating and improvement from my “empty nester” point of view.  But when I woke up this morning, there were reminders of this horrific event that is now 15 years old. Back … Continue reading →

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