When I see my portrait

Laura Zimmermann is a talented Parisian artist who I know because of good fortune: One of my husband's best friend had the good sense to date her or we would have never known this outwardly shy but inwardly bold and resolute young woman. She also has the distinction of being the only vegetarian French person...

A final acceptance speech made to share 33 blog sites

Thank you to everyone who has ever nominated me for anything. I appreciate it but this is going to be my last acceptance since it takes a LOT of time to make these posts. In case anyone ever feels like giving me another award please don't desist and I will accept it on an honorary basis....

New Awards for the New Year – Part I (Virtual Blog Tour)

This year has started off with me being nominated by some exceptional bloggers for some wonderful awards. Although I am usually very uncomfortable when praised I would be completely amiss if I didn’t say I am very grateful. You have hundreds if not thousands of blogs that you follow. You read, like and discuss many...

2014-15 Haiku #1

Two thousand fourteen Bidding adieu to welcome Two thousand fifteen

I am Off and On and Off

If you are reading this it probably means it's too late. I am off to a place where only the original meaning of the word signal remains. I contemplated leasing a universal bus that allows me to occasionally travel to the blogosphere, but I finally decided it would be for everyone's good if I contemplated some more....

My first award – very inspiring indeed!

I am usually embarrassed by awards and praise so this is the most awkward post I've had to write. That does not mean I am not exceedingly pleased to receive my very first award on this blog. It means so much more since it comes from bloggers and intended to spread 'blog love'. I've been...