Winter Solace
The enchanted moment, where the ice crystals sparkle in the early morning sunlight, can’t be captured in a photograph and the peacefulness is just as breathtaking. The world is too noisy and busy and moments like this are magical.
Category: Life
Gratitude of simple pleasures
Feeling so content and blessed in front of the fire my love made watching the early morning sky turn baby blanket pink and blue sipping hot hazelnut coffee from my purple cup and petting Hope our border collie – passing this contentment onward
So cozy
I enjoyed a slow-moving morning with my book and coffee in front of the fireplace watching the colorful sunrise
What fun when my book is so good I don’t want to put it down AND I have the time to do just that!
Our Travels in Greece
Greece is a beautiful country and an amazing, historical experience. Here is a fraction of our experience.
Our view looking out on The Parthenon as we dined our first day – surreal since we were here a year ago…
Bruce and I easily got our covid vaccines in September 2022 and went to Germany and Austria staying well.
Packed and Ready
I don’t check any luggage. This was for 2 weeks. After years of trying different types of carryon luggage; this works for me. Husband noted that I’d never been ready so quickly / easily.
This trip has been beyond amazing but I cannot relate to people who are down about going home after traveling.
The Famous Water Lilly Garden
Claude Monet attempted to record an ‘in the moment’ impression that a scene gave him. I relate, as I attempt to do this with my photography. Here is the color and joy that fills his garden, home and paintings. The end result, is timeless beauty.
Remembering D-Day as the 80th anniversary approaches
We visit the grounds, the churches…the beaches…
Angoville-au-Plain is a tiny village in the Normandy region of northwester France where I was fortunate to visit in April 2024. Below is a hyperlink to an article I wrote for our newspaper about my experience.
Morning Prayer at the Abbey on Mont-Saint-Michel
Walking to Morning Prayer at the Abbey on Mont-Saint-Michel
My Catholic upbring filters into my appreciation for this holy service.
My sensitive nature loving self is grateful for the opportunity to be here with the beauty of the peaceful morning on the beach
I made a short recording of the service which is located a few pictures into this post
Bruce and I got up before sunrise.
Chenonceau Castle – Thinking About Life Passions
This post begins with the most exquisite artwork of a meal, the food whispers a blessing. Come. Savor. My treasured purple wisteria continues to call out. Château gardens. Julie eye-catching moments.
Delicate touches to our meal create art.
Bruce and I are not foodies.
The French Countryside Begins! Guédelon Castle – The Château de Chambord
Yesterday’s steps:
Bruce and I walk a lot at home, but
these tours are ultra active!
Today’s plan:
Traveling on our tour bus out to the countryside, we pass field after field of yellow flowers – harvested for canola oil, these fields of yellow, along with the countryside setting, are peaceful looking – nature makes me happy!
Paris! La Sainte-Chapelle Shakespeare And Company – The Abbey Bookstore
Day 2 of the Tour
April 17
Our tour has officially begun
The Seine River with the Eiffel Tower as we walk around Paris!
La Sainte-Chapelle
Construction began sometime after 1238 and the chapel was consecrated on 26 April 1248. The Sainte-Chapelle is considered among the highest achievements of the Rayonnant period of Gothic architecture.