Eating in Paris

Macarons at Ladurée, Rue Royale Even on our very first visit to Paris, almost twenty years ago, with four kids in tow, we managed to enjoy some of the wonderful food available, although for the…

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weekend blooms, sunshine, food, and other goodies

These cheery little species tulips (sorry, can’t remember their name any more specifically than that) opened for the first time just before I left home on Friday. I love to see how responsive they are…

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Who do I think I am? You tell me

It’s been a busy week with Girlcook visiting and none of the quiet time I usually have on my own in the evenings. Nicely compensated for, of course, by some amazing meals. She made the…

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That weekend just sailed by!

Like these boats, the weekend sailed by quickly and enjoyably. The pace of academic life is such that from the beginning of each term, we quickly start counting the weeks, and while weeks five, six,…

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Oaties, scotch, and the kindness of strangers

A few weeks ago, I was whining a bitabout the wintry weather and asked readers to let me know what helped them cope. Among the comments was one from Thomas, an astute, witty, and sometimes…

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