A rather quick visit to The Louvre before heading home. The great thing about getting away is how wonderful home sounds. And it's impossible not to think of all those affected by the terrible events in Boston as well as those suffering in Texas. ...
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the markets of Aix-en-Provence
Our innkeeper told us that every morning there are several markets in town. Through a passageway and to the right...those were the directions. Two minutes later...there you go. Everything your palate could imagine was right there. I just wanted to buy everything, but instead we bought cheese and bread for the train. ...
The South of France + paint colors
Driving through the countryside, on the train and walking the streets...I am reminded how the French seem to have the perfect shade of color on their doors, shutters, gates, walls... Whether it's blue, green, lavender, pink, yellow....it's the perfect shade anytime of day. I don't know what it is, but I love all the colors and the patina of them too. ...
baseball, pinstripes + birthday celebration
Today is my son's 14th birthday. He was born at the perfect time of year for someone with a profound passion for baseball....watching, playing...everything baseball. He's a huge Yankees fan and by the 14th year of coming up with original baseball themed celebrations, I was starting to run out of ideas. So this year, the theme is "Pinstripes." It's amazing how easy it is to work around a theme ...