Come and Adore Him
December 2018 For me, Advent is one big paradox. For many (especially the children I live with), Advent “preparation” means accumulation—more shopping, more outings, more…
The Christmas Train – 2018
December 2018 The Christmas Train. I’ve used the expression for years to describe the onslaught of holiday activity—the decorating, shopping, teacher gifts, holiday concerts, and…
Child’s Pose
Weekend in New England. It’s become a bit of a tradition, that actually started with my father. He was diagnosed after Labor Day one fall,…
August 6: The Wonder
Monday, August 6: Mont St Michel The halfway point in our 10-day trip is also the highlight of our entire journey: Mont St. Michel. By…
August 4: Fraternity … Hospitality … Insanity
There is only one hill in Paris, and you can see it from the roof of the Arc de Triomphe, which is the one place…
August 3: Le Soleil C’est Moi
3 August 2018 On Friday, we visit the Palace of Versailles. So does half of France. It is the third most visited monument in the…
August 2, 2018: Detournement
I wasn’t kidding about the jack hammers. 8 a.m. sharp. The windows are wide open, the day glares in, and I bolt out of the…
August 1, 2018: Arrival
“Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose” There is something universal about a screaming baby. And there are four of them on the plane.…
Packing Light
I’m packing so light I may not even take my teeth. This occurs to me the day before we leave, running through my mind things…
Souvenirs 