On the last day of freedom before our sheltering-in-place began, Libby and I made our way over to Mount Vernon to soak in some sunshine—both the actual rays on this first spring Saturday of the year and the sunny, yellow fields of daffodils. The farms weren't open to the public, so we had a socially … Continue reading Jardin Journale: Gardening, not cancelled
We don't wake up with the sunrise to get out in the garden. It's still winter, we're still young and waking up slowly and sweetly is too lovely to give up. Besides, we know that just as much can be done in the warmth of a setting afternoon sun as in the morning. In the … Continue reading Getting our hands dirty
Photographs of cats (and a few dogs) I took while in Athens, Greece.
I wasn't originally going to blog about this day of our trip, because I didn't take very many photos and the most memorable part of it for me was when my GPS took us on the most round-about journey, through one-way streets next to groups of galloping cows and under tunnels not meant for cars. The … Continue reading A Day At The Beaches
"Go home. Put your best record on. Loud as it'll play. And with every note, you remember: That's something the darkness couldn't take from you." -- Detective Fred Thursday to Endeavour Morse while the sun sets against the background of the Oxford skyline. (And also me, to myself while reenacting the scene on the tower … Continue reading Ici Loin Du Monde Réel
Like the people who lived in eighteenth century British high society, I believe in the restorative powers of the sea. I originally thought this was just a me thing. When I first moved to France it was the first time I had ever been in a city that wasn't a quick drive away from the … Continue reading Cake and Ocean
October snuck up on me because one second I was in Summer Mode, riding motorcycles, eating junk food, going camping and playing with cats all day long and then... leaves were falling off trees that were lined up against the remains of a castle in a small town in Normandy. Which is where I live … Continue reading The Spirit of Guillaume
I've recently had a Pinterest reawakening. Yes, you do have to sift through thousands of truly horrible recipes for things like 5-minute blender enchilada sauce or various low fat salad dressings, but buried beneath all that are endless links to lifestyle blogs that always have a neat DIY that will help you forget about everything that's … Continue reading Easter Brunch
First there were cronuts. Then, cookie shot glasses, rainbow bagels and literally anything made with matcha. And now? There's DŌ, a tiny shop located just a block south of Washington Square Park (where I go to school) that sells cookie dough like it's ice cream. People are crazy about it. Here's what happens with all food phenomenons (in my estimation): First, someone … Continue reading The DŌ Saga
When you receive exactly what you needed in the mail. Currently my mood is very "Days" by Philip Larkin: What are days for? Days are where we live. They come, they wake us Time and time over. They are to be happy in: Where can we live but days? Ah, solving that question Brings the priest … Continue reading Five Things
