“Look what I’ve got” said the pint-sized voice, small arm outstretched, humongous mussel in hand. “Wow.” I said enthusiastically. “That’s really something!” And it was. Iridescent blue and purple reflected the sunlight. Bits of seaweed, probably from the mussel’s last meal hung like a limp green curtain from its shell. This little kid held one […]
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Secret gardens
Columbine danced in the sunlight, a sea of little fairy flowers all dressed up in brilliant purple. Six-foot tall rye grass swayed in the breeze, fronds making a swishing noise as they brushed against each other. Birds flitted and tweeted with delight through the abundant greenery. Hundreds of bees buzzed and hummed as they made […]
Well-heeled in Paris
The reasons to visit Paris are endless… amazing architecture, world-class art, fascinating history, divine food. And then there’s fashion. Coco Chanel, Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton, Lanvin, Hermes, Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Louboutin, historically some of the world’s top designers and fashion houses have been French. So I fully expected, on our three-day visit, to […]
Strap-on Baby
He had a cute little body, an upturned nose, half-sleepy eyes and light brown skin. I knew he was ours from the moment I laid eyes on him. We picked him up, put on his diaper, dressed him in a cute Onesie, plopped him into a snug carrier and strapped him closely to my chest. […]