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

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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

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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Let Me Be Your Flight Attendant—Or At Least Give You A Couple of Travel Tips!

When I woke up yesterday morning and looked at the date on my phone, my reaction was “Oh Merde”.  It’s June 12th already!  And for a fleeting moment, I wave of sadness came over me.  But then it left quickly … Continue reading

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Dysfunctional Mom’s Christmas Saga. Part One. The Airport.

Hey everyone! I’m back to the blog with a few days’ rest. The Christmas Weekend.   Dysfunctionality on my behalf.  Fun times.  Stressful times.  Dramatically horrific times mixed in with the best times. Today all is calm.  I’m sitting at my … Continue reading

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My Saddest Bye from Paris and My Best Buys Too

This is a difficult post to write because I’m covering two subjects at once and I honestly don’t know where to begin. A couple of days ago I received a request on Instagram to list favorite items that I buy … Continue reading

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