Introducing . . . French Maison, an Expat’s Adventure in Vintage

As promised last post, I’m excited to share with you an interview with a friend I’ve “met” through social media, a woman whose recent  bold lifestyle change has intrigued me (and, let’s be honest, triggered…

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November Postcard from Paris. . .

I uploaded these photos yesterday afternoon, after a day of walking in the chilly rain to visit a few shops — one related to reading (The Red Wheelbarrow English-language bookstore), the other related to writing…

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One Last Edinburgh Postcard. . .

 By now, you may have observed that I like to walk when I’m visiting a new city, and Edinburgh suits a walker very well — even the directions for where to walk are charming, as…

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Friday Flowers — From The People in my Neighbourhood. . .

 Yes! Here I am again. . . with flowers. . . We’ve had a houseful (condo-full ;-)) since yesterday afternoon, so I have little time to write, but I’d got the photos ready earlier in…

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Blogging Directions as a Retiree Adjusts. . .

Later next week, I expect I’ll be sharing my impressions of Edinburgh with you — what to blog about is always so much easier to decide when travelling.  Right now,  though,  I’m feeling considerable ambivalence…

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