Author Archives: pianomd

I just came back in from the market and wanted to shared some of the sights with you. Walking down the aisles the aroma of flowers and sweet strawberries permeated the atmosphere. I’d never quite experienced it that way making … Continue reading →

It is hard to believe that our departure date is approaching. Before we leave I wanted to fill you in on a couple of things we’ve done that haven’t made it into my ramblings until now. A few days ago … Continue reading →

Before I tell you about our trip to Bordeaux there are a few things I want to mention which have taken our time and energy. First there has been a leak from upstairs into our kitchen causing warping of two … Continue reading →

A myth persists that Paris in April is wonderful with cherry blossoms and love in the air all because of the song written by two men who had never been to Paris let alone in April. The truth is – … Continue reading →

Hard to believe but it is 17 years since we bought this pad in Paris thinking if we used it for 5 years it would be worth it. Here we are 17 years later. I’ve been writing about our trips … Continue reading →

We arrived a week ago welcomed by cold temps but warm friends. Our direct flight- no stopover in Iceland this time- was amazing. It was as if we were teleported from Boston to Paris- it was so fast. Our apartment … Continue reading →

And it still hasn’t stopped raining. The worst fall since 1988 according to the papers. It is still Paris with lots to do, even in the rain. This is the way I look almost everyday — prepared for rain and … Continue reading →

The days are passing and the news seems to be getting worse so I’ve decided to stop tuning in – at least for a while. It is part of the reason I haven’t written a blog since the first one, … Continue reading →

Hard to believe we are back in Paris for almost a week and are just beginning to wake up! The jetlag has been brutal this time, probably due to our advanced ages and to the gloomy weather. Since arriving we’ve … Continue reading →

Don’t know how the time goes so quickly, but here we are again feeling as though we’ve just unpacked only to be packing those suitcases again. Knowing that if our health holds up we will be back makes it a … Continue reading →