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She took a deep breath and looked up. She was calm yet distracted. She tried to block the negative thoughts…

“There is but one Paris and however hard living may be here, and if it became worse and harder even—the…

They were called upon to sacrifice everything for love of country and freedom. What were they thinking in the early…

I’m convinced that we can all learn something from one another.  The French have wisely chosen to honor Sunday as…

The best laid plans are meant to be changed…I think!? Arriving in Paris, I was proud of my Google Doc…

The beauty of Place des Vosges is a good place to start today’s post. While we visited this historic park…

“Smile! You should be smiling…” said a cheery gal clad in purple from behind the airport counter. Many folks assume…

One is never prepared to lose a parent. A mother is the person who loves you first and most devotedly…

She greeted us at the door of the Schiller family home in Ohio with a smile and warm embrace. The…

For many Americans and people across the globe, this is a frequently asked question these days, “Where’s the Joy?” We…

Going through her precious things was heartbreaking. I didn’t think I had the strength to do it only one year…

The oppressive heat and humidity of the south does little to dampen the spirits of the resilient people I’ve had…

The late afternoon sun dipped behind the trees and cast a long shadow across the dusty trail. As I walked…

The early summer sun shone bright upon her stone. I sat quietly, contemplating my latest mishap while slowly plucking the…

It was another picturesque Marathon Monday in Boston, albeit a bit too warm of a spring day for most runners,…

Some days just don’t begin as we hope or plan. From the moment we open our eyes, things just move…

She would have been waiting by the phone to hear how the big event turned out. Always my biggest cheerleader,…