If you are familiar with my blog, you might remember a number of posts about the local Colorado Springs Pioneers’ Museum, where I have been a volunteer docent since 2015. This year, our Curator of History started to volunteer her precious time to host a monthly book club for volunteers. It has been an exercise … Continue reading Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose: The Westerners
When reviewing the images of my 2025 trip to France, I realized there were so many, I could easily fill at least one more post. They encompass both visits to Paris, one in late September, and a second in early October. I hope you will enjoy more impressions of my favorite world city, starting at … Continue reading More Paris Moments
Following my first visit at Notre-Dame de Paris in late September of 2025, I learned that it was, once again, possible to climb the towers of the cathedral, something I had never done before. When planning my return trip to Germany by train, I allotted enough time between my arrival in Paris on October 1 … Continue reading On top of Notre-Dame de Paris
When I left for Germany in August 2025 for a planned three-week stay, little did I know that I would be gone for nearly four months. Many of you will have experienced the pain and sadness that result from facing the mental and physical decline of an aging parent, and the turmoil associated with having … Continue reading Bienvenue à Notre-Dame de Paris
My husband and I have a quirky habit: We save our old calendars and reuse them in years with matching dates. This saves us from having to buy new calendars each year, and from the old ones ending up in the landfill (or, ideally, getting recycled). At times, special holidays don’t coincide but that’s not … Continue reading Women Who Dare: Lillian Smith
