Tag Archives: Travel

C’mon! We’re Going on Vacation! But You Don’t Have to Pack!

Posted on July 25, 2020 by

Yes.  That’s correct.  I’m taking you on vacation and you don’t have to pack one thing.  Not even a toothbrush. No packing needed!!  Sit back and enjoy this non-flight flight! And after I take you to a few places, you’re … Continue reading →

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Florida. The Casino. A Wedding. Family Photos. And Countess Pomegranate Martinis.Part Two__The Casino and Family Pics!

Posted on March 1, 2020 by

A little backstory before I continue with Part Two. My mother, Germaine, and her two sisters (the ones who were not nuns) Margie and Tessie, loved to gamble.  I use this term somewhat loosely. Their gambling consisted of Bingo games … Continue reading →

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Florida. The Casino. A Wedding. Family Photos. And Countless Pomegranate Martinis. Part One–The Travel.

Posted on February 27, 2020 by

NOTE:  I had too much to write on last weekend’s trip to Florida so I have to break it down into a couple of parts Last week at this time, I was getting ready for a trip to Florida.  My … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 5, 2020 by

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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Paris in Four Days—A Louvre-ly Last Day with Art and Family!

Posted on December 9, 2018 by

Our last and final day, before heading home tomorrow, was a full one—and pleasant from morning till night! Good Morning from our room at the  Hotel Prince de Conti ! I love this hotel for its charm, great location and … Continue reading →

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Paris in Four Days—Part Three. Mucha Do About Nothing but a Great Exhibit!

Posted on December 6, 2018 by

It’s Saturday already and tonight we will go to the apartment of my husband’s cousin, Jean-Denis and his wife Marie.  But we do have an interesting day planned. As usual, it seems that whenever we are in France—there’s something going … Continue reading →

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Four Days in Paris 2018- Part Two Our Rebellious Thanksgiving Dinner and a Most Busy Black Friday!

Posted on December 4, 2018 by

I left off where we were getting ready for our Thanksgiving Dinner.  But wait.   I need to backtrack a couple of things. Given the fact that the hotel’s lighting was horrific (I’ll be writing about that later), I managed to … Continue reading →

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Not Your Norman Rockwell’s Thanksgivings!

Posted on November 20, 2018 by

When I tell you, it’s been crazytown around here, I’m not kidding. The Lady Parts Exams are all finished. Let me tell you.  I had a mammogram set for last Friday, the 16th. This is always the one exam that … Continue reading →

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THE Only Travel Palette That You Will Ever Need!

Posted on September 3, 2018 by

Do you have an at-the-ready travel bag of cosmetics?  If you do, then you know what I’m talking about. My travel cosmetics bag, which I’ve edited!! If you don’t, might I suggest creating one and stashing it in a weekender … Continue reading →

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A Weekend in NYC—And A Big Surprise! Part One

Posted on July 31, 2018 by

I’m pretty sure that I mentioned to you that Bonaparte and I were headed to Manhattan for an overnight stay.  My daughter, Oona and her boyfriend, Sam were spending the weekend in The Big Apple because she has a week … Continue reading →

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