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Books I Read in October

Books I Read in October

Yes, my report on the books I read in October has broken my record for tardiness, but I’m finally bringing you a quick review of some engaging fiction (thriller, fantasy, mystery, social commentary) as well as a memoir that had me laughing out loud regularly. . . and a Young Adult novel my granddaughter recommended to me.
A lighter reading month in terms of subject matter, and I think I needed that — hope you’ll find something here to bring to your own armchair. . .

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Paris Windows . . . and a Trial Balloon (Delivery System Test)

Paris Windows . . . and a Trial Balloon (Delivery System Test)

I’m sharing a few favourite Paris windows with you this morning . . . and using that excuse to check whether or not my email subscription service is working. Don’t want you to miss a post because then I’d miss getting your thoughtful responses! Hope you enjoy the windows. . . we can pretend we’re strolling Rue du Bac together. . .

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Back Home, Thinking About Clothes and Travel and Slow Fashion. . .

Back Home, Thinking About Clothes and Travel and Slow Fashion. . .

Back from three weeks in France and Italy, I’m happy to wear some old and new favourites again — and thinking about what I learned from living out of my carry-on wardrobe once again. Let’s just say that my commitment to Slow Fashion is stronger than ever. . . and that doesn’t have to mean a sacrifice.

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And Postcards from Paris. . .

And Postcards from Paris. . .

Our last day in Paris, and I’ve spent an hour or so scribbling postcards to you — Paris through my eyes in a sunny November week. Just a few quick images, a few accompanying words. My idiosyncratic impressions. Hope you enjoy. . .

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And a Postcard from Outside Rome. ..

And a Postcard from Outside Rome. ..

Most of our walking this trip has been on concrete or asphalt, surrounded by all the sights and sounds of a busy city. But last weekend we were treated to a day trip. . . a satisfying and fascinating walk along an old Etruscan pathway, through woods and fields, along a burbling stream, on a carpet of forest duff decorated with cyclamen and mushrooms. . . . And, as usual, I may have taken too many photos. . .

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