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Memorial Day 2014
My father in-law died last month, and today was the first time we went to see the headstone. The National Cemetery held a beautiful ceremony today in honor of Memorial Day, and I will be sharing more pictures in a later post. This one is for Vernon.
MoreThe Crime of Loving
“The crime of loving is forgetting.” ~ Maurice Chevalier I’m sure this sentiment can be taken many ways, but right now, to me, it means that I have been loving living lately and have forgotten all about my computer. Seriously! I can’t remember the last time I opened my computer (until today) because I’ve been […]
MoreGod is good. All the time.
I am completely blown away by this, and I’m still thinking of it hours after I watched it for the first time. It will take me some time to process it, and I’m sure I will write about it later. For now, enjoy! The Story of Ian & Larissa from Desiring God on Vimeo.
MoreWhat 40 Looks Like
So. I’m not a 40 year-old (much to the chagrin of most of my friends), but I am now officially married to one. Thanks, Brown-Eyed Boy, for snapping the pic! This is what 40 looks like: It’s all, “Really? You gonna get the camera out at this fancy-schmancy restaurant?” Me: Why yes, yes I am. […]
MoreColorado 2011 – Day 6: There’s No Place Like "Home"
After the “adventure” we had the night before, we decided to just stay around the cabin today. But what a beautiful cabin it was! The view from the porch during the day The view from our porch at sunset As you can tell, we spent a lot of time on the porch, in the exact […]
MoreColorado 2011 – Day 1: Things Got Better
Robin and Mark’s backyard. AKA Mountain Paradise. Once we parked ourselves on their back porch, all was right with the world. The fresh mojito Robin made me with freshly-picked mint didn’t hurt, either. 😉 The kids played outside for the first time all summer under the watchful eye of Ozzy. Their back porch is so […]
MoreRevenge is a Dish Best Served…Sweet
We had just left the Eiffel Tower (after getting there at opening time and having to wait in line for only 20 minutes, thankyouverymuch!), and were starving. We crossed the Seine and walked east along the Right Bank, taking as many pictures as we could whilst also looking for signs of retail in the predominantly […]
MoreMaking Lemonade out of Lemons
Place de la Concorde, Oct 2009 I have a favorite season, Autumn, and I got a teaser of the cool, crisp air a few weeks ago. It lasted two glorious, scarf-wearing days. Ever since then, I find myself in a constant “grump”, complaining about the 80° weather, because I feel I’ve been cheated out of […]
MoreA pair of shoes can change your life. Just ask Cinderella.
OK, so shoes have been on my mind lately. (When are they not?) But specifically, shoes to buy for my upcoming trip to Paris. Of course comfort was my primary concern, since walking is my favorite way to explore such a beautiful city, or really any city for that matter. But comfort only gets a […]
MoreWhat Day is Today?
Tuesday. Supposed to be Taste Addiction. I can’t remember the last time I ate or drank anything worth mentioning. I’ve been so busy lately that food has been an afterthought. OOH! I just remembered, I *did* eat something remarkable this week. It’s remarkable not only because it’s go-ood, but it’s about a 50-mile round trip […]
MoreStick a Lime in it and Call it Dinner
All of a sudden (well, last Thursday to be exact), I like gin. This has come as a complete surprise to me, as I’ve always thought it smelled and tasted like Pine-Sol. When a friend came to visit last week and was appalled at the state of our liquor cabinet, he took it upon himself […]
MoreBoots, Boots, Boots. I Love Boots.
My Annual Boot Hunt has begun. Prompted by an upcoming trip to Paris, I get to wear boots early this year! [Boots, boots, boots. I love boots.] But when I have to pack light, I need to choose accordingly. I need to find a pair that are comfortable enough for sightseeing (I mean, really? Is […]
MoreI Need to Wine a Little
This is for my friend Valerie, who moved back home to Paris last week. ::sniffsniff:: She and her family were expated here for a couple of years, and I had the pleasure of getting to know her. I miss her like crazy and hope to see her soon… but I digress… One of the last […]
MoreExcitement in Change
We have been trying to expat for awhile now, and today we got our first ray of real, founded, hope. In the past, the attitude towards us has been, “Oh, yeah. I’ll support that. Let’s talk next quarter after budget, blah blah blah.” The call that came today, however, was one of, “I need to […]
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