Author Archives
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Holiday Trees, and how mine are downsizing!
Holiday Tree Time! First, this years tree, small enough for a bow window. But I didn’t always have a small tree. My parents when they were married argued. Some of their worst fights were over the holiday tree. They both… Read More ›
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Parisian cats!
I live with a beautiful cat named Moxie, a street cat that decided we would do as her family. I miss her when I travel, and always have an eye out for cats where ever I go. Here are some… Read More ›
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The Bear Cub Hunters, because just one is not enough
One of my favorite spots to hang out in Paris is the jardin des plantes. The beautiful long expanse of flowers and plants, the museums on two sides and the quaint zoo on the other, make it the perfect combination… Read More ›
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Skeptic Children’s Books, Holiday Indoctrination!
As a skeptic mom and skeptic preschool teacher, I found there were few truly good skeptic books for young children. It was actually easier to find non-fiction, including several books on the Big Bang geared toward preschoolers. Fiction proved more… Read More ›
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The Australian Turkey!
I don’t do Thanksgiving as well as my grandparents. My grandmother made fabulous feasts. Everyone would sit at a long table that held more than 20 chairs. My grandfather sat at the head of the table and carved the turkey… Read More ›
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Ford’s Theater Memories
Unlike Lincoln, my memories of Ford’s Theater are happy, if thoughtful, ones. I was born in Washington DC and lived most of my childhood and teen years in the general area. I had a terrific friend, Maryanne, that was able… Read More ›
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The Party without an Escape Plan…
The elections was close and popular vote shows that we are a nation divided. The Monday morning quarterbacking of the Republicans I know has started. (It should be noted I am a registered Republican, even though I voted for Obama). The… Read More ›
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The Guns of Navarone, the Musical!
My husband happily travels the world for business. He enjoys working with groups of people from different cultures and speaking different languages (or trying). He’s a very adaptable person that enjoys new things, usually. Whenever possible, which means when we’ve… Read More ›
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The joy of escargot. (don’t eat the thingy)
When my family lived in Brussels, we especially enjoyed the Christmas holiday season. One thing that showed up only during the winter months were the small escargot carts. People would line up to buy a small bowl of escargot “soup”…. Read More ›
Two Different Girls 