It is a parent’s prerogative, nay, obligation to be the source of corny but sweet stories about their children.
Category: My Journey
Finding Grace in a Grilled Ham & Cheese
“But when from a long distant past, nothing subsists, after the people are dead, after the things are broken and scattered, still, alone, more fragile, but with more vitality, more unsubstantial, more persistent, more faithful, the smell and taste of things remained poised a long time, like souls, ready to remind us, waiting and hoping for their moment, amid the ruins of all the rest; and bear unfaltering , in the tiny and almost impalpable drop of their essence, the vast structure of recollection.” excerpt from Remembrance of Things Past by Marcel Proust. Continue reading “Finding Grace in a Grilled Ham & Cheese”
Sweet Dreams
It has been a long day. The sun is finally setting in the Pacific Northwest. It is beautiful to watch the shadows fall in my garden. Continue reading “Sweet Dreams”
Words from the Buddha
Tonight while organizing my calendar I ran across this quote from the Buddha. Continue reading “Words from the Buddha”
Creating Beauty
Lately, I find myself yearning to create physical beauty. I want to sit and paint. I want to sit and draw. I want to experience the world in a different way. Continue reading “Creating Beauty”
Choc Stars
I consider it my duty when in France to eat as much wonderful chocolate as possible. I found these delightful chocolate bars in the little town of Beaumes-de-Venise, France.

Such treats…great chocolates, fabulous wine and incredible food!
I left my heart in Beaumes-de-Venise!
Learn more and order these wonderful bars at Choc Stars
Sorry for the glare on the photos…still learning!
Craving another bite of chocolate? See this post Chocolate!
Le Protest
Paris aujourd’hui

To be young, to be in love, and to be in Paris.
He once asked me, “When you were a little girl, did you ever think that you would be strolling down the Champs-Elysees?”
With a huge smile of wonder and amazement, I shook my head and answered, “Not really”.
Today, years later, I stroll the Champs-Elysees, alone with memories of the man who gave me Paris.
It is a beautiful day and I am happy to be here.




