WE SAID IT WAS A TOY — THEY SAID IT WAS A BOMB
The apartment my mother grew up in Paris was large. My grandfather was a médecin, a doctor, and the apartment included his office...
During World War I, he served as a doctor and, like so many veterans, he brought home a souvenir. His choice was a big artillery shell, about eighteen inches tall with a twelve-inch diameter—a bomb. Proudly he displayed it in his office...
What could possibly go wrong?
NO MORE EXCUSES FOR STAYING SILENT
I had a strange and unpleasant experience a few weeks ago, and it still haunts me—probably because it adds to a chorus of experiences that I have chosen to not talk about. But now I have to:
A few weeks ago, eight of us were dining at a local restaurant. As we were finishing our meals, a police car stopped in front of...
WHEN PASSION AND ADVERSITY MEET–THE RESULT CAN BE SURPRISING
Years ago, I lived in a loft in lower Manhattan. The first time I saw the space I fell totally in love with it. It was perfect, or so I thought.
The building was located on Reade Street, the old mercantile area of downtown NY. The space was originally . . .
THE SURPRISE REVEALED—A NEW USE FOR POST-IT® NOTES
This week, I promised I’d tell you about a simple method I came up with that made setting up the party incredibly easy. However, before I do, I need to go back to the party to fill in the ending. How could I have forgotten to tell you . . .
SURPRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY—WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG?
“What could possibly go wrong?” That’s what I said to friends when I told them that I had decided to throw a surprise birthday party for my husband, Mark.
I didn’t want to go to a restaurant, but no problem—we could easily entertain twenty people in our home. However I neglected to consider . . .
TED KENNEDY FINDS STRENGTH IN A MOMENT OF CRISIS—WHERE IS MY STRENGTH?
There are times when life takes a turn and grabs your complete attention, when you have no choice, but to take note. At this moment my mother . . .
AN UNEXPECTED TRIP TO CHINA
I was invited to have lunch with four women. All of us were born in different countries. That’s not that unusual, but it was an interesting idea for a gathering...
“Now,” she said, taking her leave, “I would like to show you something special and let you experience a little of my home in China.” ...
EVER WISH YOU COULD ADOPT THE FRENCH LIFESTYLE? HERE IS HOW.
Do We Really Need New Year Resolutions?
The start of a New Year comes with hopes, expectations, and New Year's resolutions. I have hopes and expectations, but I’m trying to decide if resolutions inspire me or make me feel bad about what I haven’t accomplished...
If this is my last year, what do I want it to look like? How would my day change if I thought it was the last one? Would I be more relaxed, more aggressive, proactive, happier?
I Learned Something Really Interesting Last Week
I seem to be spending a lot of time talking about red lipstick. What can I say, I love it and it is so French!
I discovered something very interesting at a party last week; yes, about red lipstick. We were gathered at a friend’s home to enjoy the holidays and . . .
Christmas Fun with Memories Galore
Kitchen Disasters and I’m Still at It
This week, I’m thinking about the trials and tribulations of entertaining—especially my disasters in the kitchen and, believe me, I’ve had quite a few.
I once made this great rice dish . . .
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