Paris has many wonderful hidden sites and one of these is a pleasure boat marina tucked beyond view from the Seine, where a contemporary art show is hosted twice a year. It’s a fairly big event bringing over 500 French and foreign artists together, with their individual stands on both sides of the port. Le …
Last week, I celebrated Fête de Beaujolais Nouveau, along with mushrooms, mozzarella, and magret, that each had their moment of glory on my table. I don’t need a special occasion to cook really lovely meals , because I try to make each night a celebration of light and joy around eating a beautifully prepared …
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The sheer beauty of Paris is an everyday supreme feast for the eyes day and night at just about anywhere in the city! At night though, Paris earns her beloved and well deserved title of being called the city of lights, when she takes on a different vibrant energy, that sparkles and dazzles like diamonds …
I love Paris in the springtime, I love Paris in the fall, I love Paris in the winter when it drizzles, I love Paris in the summer when it sizzles? , but most of all I love in August! For me, however strange it may seem, it is always hard to say goodbye to …
My birthday celebration has been a whirlwind celebration of three straight days full of merriment, spectacular sights, good food, laughter and even wonderful omens! Birthdays should always be celebrated in a big way, with as much flare, style and adventure as you can put together. Friday my official birth day, …
There was a time when traveling could be as delightful and enjoyable, and something that you looked forward to, as much as your destination. The mythic Orient Express rail service provided such a glorious experience traveling to exotic faraway places in luxurious comfort and elegance, never before possible. Can you imagine non stop rail service …
It was one of those rare warm sunny Sundays in Paris, that brings the throngs out to celebrate the sun that has been playing hide and seek for the whole month. I decided to go to a Fête des Basques taking place on a Pelota court, near the banks of the Seine. For those of …
I proudly present guest blogger and my talented daughter Aimée Grosz, who has had the courage, and fortitude to practice nursing in three foreign settings. I can’t think of anyone more qualified to write about experiences in transcultural nursing, than Aimée! Today is May 12th, and It’s the first time I’m actually aware and …
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A haven of beautiful peace amongst flowers and statues is tucked away inside the walls of Hôpital Sainte Anne, which is the main psychiatric hospital of Paris. Nature and art covers the whole hospital campus, offering visual stimulation of beauty as part of the healing process. The gardens are so lovely that guided tours take …
Sainte Anne Psychiatric Hospital in Paris, A Hidden Sanctuary of Nature and Art. Read More »
While meandering around Pigalle, in preparation for an upcoming post, I ran across this very interesting store window that captured my eye. Thought I would share it just for a fun peek into the many interesting finds awaiting discovery in every nook and cranny here. I wasn’t planning on writing much, but a sprained foot/ankle …
Here I am again, in the middle of beautiful wines, that I can’t drink! I have to go armed with much restraint and discipline if I am going to get though my long list of wines that I want to taste at the spring Salon des Vignerons Independants. Tasting and drinking are two different things! …
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Cirque d’ Hiver or Winter Circus has thrilled thousands of Parisians , young and old, for over 170 years! I had always marvelled at the building in passing, but had never penetrated inside until a recent cold winter’s night. It has been years since I even entertained the thought of going to see a circus, …