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  • Nostalgia and Time

    Gen X learned two important life lessons from Columbia House: nothing is truly free and always read the fine print Unknown You’ve probably heard the phrase, “This almost wrote itself.” Well, in a way, this post did. About a week ago, a fellow blogger wrote about The Columbia House Record Club, highlighting the wide variety…

  • The Quite Grace of Walking

    An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day. Henry David Thoreau Walking is my one concession to exercise. I’ve tried various classes and gym workouts, but I find them exhausting. Perhaps it’s my French heritage; I’ve heard the French aren’t particularly fond of organized exercise. I do attend a weekly Tai Chi…

  • Line by Line

    Step by step, moment by moment we live through another day. Anne McCaffery Every weekday morning, I follow the same routine. I start with a steaming cup of coffee, savoring its rich aroma, and—if I remembered to buy them at Trader Joe’s —a sumptuous pain au chocolat. Otherwise, I settle for a piece of toast,…

  • Cultivating Genuine Connections

    You make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you. Dale Carnegie As often happens with my writing, the universe seemed to conspire to steer me towards this topic. Initially, my friend lent me the book, “How…

  • Reflections on Faith

    Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God. Corrie ten Boom Over the last few days, I’ve been contemplating faith and the world we live in. In the past, I’ve written about my experience at Sacré-Cœur Basilica, a place that deeply resonated with me and continues to be on my mind…

  • Embracing Aging: A Positive Perspective on Growing Older

    One of the great things about being older is that you don’t lose all the other ages you’ve been. Madeleine L’Engle As I swiftly approach my seventy-eighth birthday, I’ve decided it’s time to refresh my profile photo. Every time I glanced at the previous one, I felt confined to a different era—a time when my…

  • Insights on Staying Young

    The afternoon knows what the morning never suspected. Robert Frost I sincerely support the pursuit of staying young for as long as possible. In my opinion, it’s a mindset that can significantly impact our lives. You’ve undoubtedly come across the popular saying, “You’re as old as you feel.” I would like to propose a slightly…

  • Finding Serenity Amidst Chaos

    Juneberry Tree God, grant me the serenity to accept thethings I cannot change,courage to change the things I can,and wisdom to know the difference.- the Serenity Prayer Next to our terrace stands a magnificent Juneberry tree, a stunning centerpiece that enhances the beauty of our outdoor space. In the spring, it bursts into vibrant green…

  • Authenticity: The Key to True Sophistication

    Kitchen Montage Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. Clare Boothe Luce This quote was in my planner for March. It might sound like a contradiction, but I don’t believe it is. It’s about not trying too hard, not overdoing it, and not caring so much about what other people think. Sophistication, I think, is about being…