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Wonderful Family Picnic by Cascading Waterfall and Creek.

Marriage, Mindful Living,July 12, 2023152Views 0Likes 0Comments

Welcome to My Paris Journal Day 25 Ontonio pointed out that I had some issues with counting. Today is actually our 25th day in Paris. Although we pass this spot almost every day, I SAW it for the first time today. The first thing that caught my eyes when we entered Paris were…

Emotions Run High at a French Market

Marriage, Mindful Living,July 10, 2023142Views 0Likes 0Comments

Welcome to My Paris Journal Day 21 I cried at the market. Before I tell you why, let me just say, I’m so proud of me and Ontonio. We got on the train and made it to Marché Bastille without using Wi-Fi or Google maps. The first time I went to the market, I had…

Fresh Fruits in France and First Time Eating Quail

Marriage, Mindful Living,July 9, 2023135Views 0Likes 0Comments

Welcome to My Paris Journal Day 20 Have you ever eaten, or shall I say, delighted in a fruit so seductively sweet, you were compelled to share it with someone you love? Ontonio was wide eyed and in awe of the peach' sweetness. (Cue inside cleverness here because Sweetness happens to be lovely husband’s name…

Bois De Vincennes– the Largest Green Space in Paris

Marriage, Mindful Living,July 8, 2023131Views 0Likes 0Comments

Welcome to My Paris Journal: Day 19 “Let’s start walking this way and see what OPENS up.” Ontonio said when we got off the Metro. We headed towards Bois De Vincennes, the largest green space in eastern Paris. Friends, we walkkkkkkked a long time. “I hate the wilderness,” Markolee said when something poked him.…

French Neighbor’s Favorite Boulangerie and Spectacular Eiffel Tower Lights

Marriage, Mindful Living,July 7, 2023119Views 0Likes 0Comments

Welcome to My Paris Journal: Day 18 “We are walking for bread,” Ontonio said as we strolled to my French neighbor’s favorite boulangerie. We smiled at the simplicity of getting what we need without the excess. We walked past an art gallery, and I had to pause and admire this unfinished piece. …

Strange Weather in Paris and Notes from our French Neighbors

Marriage, Mindful Living,July 6, 2023118Views 0Likes 0Comments

Welcome to My Paris Journal: Day 17 I was not prepared for the strange-everchanging-weather in Paris. It’s like instead of temperature, the weather app should say: wear a hoodie over a crop top Jeans over shorts wear boots, bring sandals be prepared to use all items at once, and be nude at some point. Also,…