eating in Paris, Part Trois

One of our favourite finds in Paris is a little brasserie/bar in the 7th on Rue de Grenelle. Although it’s just around the corner from Musée Rodin, tourists don’t seem to venture in here, and…

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rainy day diversions

I’m back from Vancouver, the septic system is working well, and I could be happily curled up by the fire with a book, except that it’s August, and I’m a bit tired of being pleased…

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knitting update

I’ve finally finished my Chevron scarf (pattern from Last-Minute Gifts), thank goodness — the knitting seemed to go on and on forever. Not surprisingly, I suppose, given that this Handmaiden Cashmere (sooo yummy!) is a…

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reading writing

Last week, I finally read the manuscript of a colleague’s novel. I’ve had it on my office desk since last fall, having mentioned to her that I’d like to read it after hearing she’d had…

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It’s Not Always Paradise on the Island . . .

Our family weekend was fun: we had some good visits over meals, caught up with everyone’s news, had a few laughs, a few squabbles, and apparently way too many showers, dishwasher loads, and toilet flushes…

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