Feeling SO Much Better!

 

What a difference a day makes (along with mega doses of steroids), huh?!

Yesterday I knew things were improving when

a)  I felt like writing

b)  I felt like shopping

Today I woke up ready to face things.  All the Things.

I'm going to share some suggested reading for you - including Feel Good Reading along with some This Will Fire You Up to Keep Making Good Trouble Reading.

Hopefully Yours by Connie Schultz. Ms. Schultz does, indeed, make me hopeful.  I always ALWAYS love what she has to say.

Sunday Thought - Fighting the Regime's Cruelty by Robert Reich. WE can DO this!!

Letters From an American by Heather Cox Richardson.   Don't miss this one.

An ENORMOUS Rally Included Joan Baez and Neil Young by Scott Dworkin.   Now we're talking!

And a perfect read for Sunday morning from The Everyday Parisian, Rebecca Plotnik.  Go by and wish her a Happy Birthday!  Add some lovely to your morning!

Morning Coffee in Paris by Rebecca Plotnik
available HERE






Mwah!

😘

Paris - Our Christmas in France comes to a close

 

Several months ago I won a mini photo shoot which was being given away as a joint gift by Katie Donnelly Photography of Paris and Rebecca Plotnick of Everyday Parisian.

I was able to schedule our session when I knew we would be in Paris, and it worked out perfectly.

I could not have been happier, and the photos are even more special than I had hoped.

After a coffee at a tiny cafe, we met up with Zoe, the photographer, at the beautiful Place Vendome.

The Ritz Christmas Tree

After our photo session, we wandered around Tuileries Garden

Walked around The Louvre

Who knew The Louvre has a dog park?!

Admired the pyramids

Sat with a birdie and had a cup of hot chocolate

And wandered some more.  Wandering is just what you do when you're lucky enough to be in Paris!

If things go as the city of Paris plans, the bouquinistes will all be moved in time for the Summer Olympics.  I'm one of those hoping this doesn't happen.  The bouquinistes are every bit as historically important to Paris as any monument, imo.

It was nice visiting with the teddy bears.

Enjoying surprising spots of beauty

And ending our day shopping in a Paris Harley-Davidson shop.

Life is Good.

I love Paris.  Paris during Christmas was a dream come true.  Also - not a bad way to celebrate my 75th birthday.

Here are the pictures from our photo shoot.

Magical Memories. ❤

Photo taken by Zoe Felix of

Katie Donnelly Photography 

12 rue de l'eperon 

75006 Paris

https://www.katiedonnellyphotography.com/

Advent Calendars

 

I have loved the mystery, suspense, whimsy and magic of Advent calendars since I was a little girl.

One of my favorite bloggers, the Everyday Parisian Rebecca Plotnick, has put together her choices for this year's 20 Best Advent Calendars.

These are limited Christmas related items that sell out quickly, so if you're a fan, it's time to place your order.

Take a peek.  

She's also an amazing photographer.  

Be sure you stop by her print shop!

Rebecca is a great source for all things Parisian.  Hotels, restaurants, places to shop, even tips on packing.  Do introduce yourself to Rebecca and her wonderful blog.