It is so ironic that la Conciergerie, the medieval prison where Marie Antoinette, spent her final days being insulted, taunted, humiliated, and hated has been the star draw for this haunting yet stunning edifice! Advertised as Marie Antoinette’s prison, I decided to go back again after several years. The first time, years ago, I felt too …
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Look toward the Light when the shadows of life pull you down. Offer gratitude for your blessings and the breath of life. Bathe others in kindness and love and seek joy wherever you may find it. I am grateful I finally made it to Cauterets, a picturesque jewel of a ski village graced with …
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An eerie quietness enveloped me as I passed through the gate high on the hill overlooking the blue sea below and descended the pine-lined winding pathway to the entrance, pieced only by a few chirping birds that seemed to welcome me. As I quickly gazed over the site, it was like a still-life, devoid of …
Since holidays are always difficult, especially Christmas, after the death of my son, I chose a pre-get-a-way trip for some distraction, colour, and upbeat energy to soften my grief. Naples was just what I was looking for! A big plus was that I left a sub-freezing Paris, down to -5 C., covered up …
Before the break of day, sounds of horse-drawn wagons brimming with freshly caught oysters and fish from the coast trotted along to be unloaded at Les Halles, whose stalls lined the street, now metamorphosed into lively Rue Montorgueil. Unlike humans, whose psychic infrastructure generally remains the same, streets and neighborhoods change over time. Of course, …
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I started writing this post in February and then felt uncomfortable publishing it after the war in Ukraine broke out as I wanted to address that first. So here it is, my trip and reflections on grief. Very sadly this war continues adding thousands of others who will have to learn to live with their …
I am sorry that I have not posted for a while. My heart is heavy for the suffering of the Ukrainians. My words seem inadequate to describe the anguish I feel for the people of Ukraine. I wish I could do something more that would ease some suffering. I wish I could cradle and comfort …
This is a healing message for Valentine’s Day for you who have been hurt, abandoned, rejected or disappointed in a love relationship. If you are one of the lucky few who hasn’t, then send it to someone who has. Valentine’s Day for the wounded can leave you feeling totally left out, depressed, jealous, resentful, miserable, …
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Who would have thought 2 years ago that we would be still fighting another devastating wave of Covid in 2022 despite available vaccines! Yet here we are still trying to dodge our invisible enemies. I am triple vaccinated but nevertheless feel quite cautious at the beginning of the new year, thanks to Omicron and sub-variants …
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There is something magical when the Paris sky darkens and the lights start to glow! The city of lights and all its beauty takes on another glorious dimension. It is as though the air electrifies to a higher energy level and vibration, a real mood booster. Any time of year Paris is a feast for …
The French and the British have been at it again. Brexit has only intensified the war-whoops by not fully issuing fishing licenses to all French fishermen as promised. The current focal point is the Channel island of Jersey and its flush of shellfish-rich waters. Jersey residents are nicknamed toads. A prominent toad statue overlooks their …
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If you are reading this, then you already have a lot to be grateful for every day, not just on Thanksgiving! First of all, you have survived almost two dreadful fear filled and gut-wrenching years living with Covid, even though it’s not over with! I write this knowing that some of you have lost loved …
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