I’m taking the day off to play golf and celebrate. Thanks for all the cards, voicemails and e-mails … the Kazoo serenade was outstanding! See you Friday!
Tag Archives: the power of friendship
Le quatorze juillet – party time!
It it’s Friday, it must be France … Bonne Fête de La Bastille! Bonne Fête Nationale! Happy Bastille Day! Every July 14 the storming of the Bastille in Paris in 1789 is celebrated throughout France and around the world by French ex-pats. A fabulous party is guaranteed! This national holiday commemorates what is recognized asContinue reading “Le quatorze juillet – party time!”
Meet Anneli Purchase!
A few weeks ago I had a visit here from the talented Tele Aadsen, fisher person and writer, trolling the dangerously magnificent waters off the coast of Alaska. Today I’m happy to introduce you to Anneli Purchase, a writer whose life these days also very much revolves around the ebb and flow of the ocean.Continue reading “Meet Anneli Purchase!”
A little taste of Italy continued …
Last week author Barbara Conelli dropped by and wrote a fabulous post about being a travel writer. Today she’s taking a little time out from searching for Rome’s best secrets, to answer a few questions. She’s not staying here long and I don’t blame her … in fact I’m still working on beaming myself overContinue reading “A little taste of Italy continued …”
Vote for Nicole!
Nicole Basaraba would make a fantastic Samsung Global Blogger for the London Olympics 2012. Please read the details below and give her your vote and pass this message along. She’s a super young woman, talented blogger and would be perfect for the task! GO NICOLE!
Ten guilty pleasures … in France …
If it’s Friday, it must be France … Bonjour! I’ve been having such a fabulous time at Jess Witkins’s HAPPINESS PROJECT that I simply haven’t been able to leave. Today she has my Friday “France” post featured on her “Guilty Pleasures” page so click here and take a blog hop over to join us forContinue reading “Ten guilty pleasures … in France …”
Channeling Mr. Rogers …
It’s a beautiful day in the neighbourhood, a beautiful day for a neighbour, would you be mine, could you be mine … *channeling Mr. Rogers* … and there’s a lot of blog-hopping going on today, which always guarantees a great time! For some reason, I’ve been humming the theme song from the Mr. Rogers show all day.Continue reading “Channeling Mr. Rogers …”
Meet the Downsizing Divas!
A few weeks ago I had a great evening at a dinner/meeting hosted by Anne Day’s Company of Women. These business-oriented functions are super networking opportunities attended by dynamic women and conversations are animated and informative. There’s never a dull moment and this time I met a couple of true Divas! You know I loveContinue reading “Meet the Downsizing Divas!”
La Fête Des Mères
If it’s Friday, it must be France … In Canada and the U.S.A, this Sunday, the second Sunday in May, is Mother’s Day. Well, officially it’s Mother’s Day … we all know in reality every day is Mother’s Day. Where would we be without them? Mother’s Day in France this year is June 3. TheContinue reading “La Fête Des Mères”
MANday Challenge – enter to win!
Jillian Dodd and CJ West are two terrific writers in very different genres. As you might guess from Jillian’s website, she writes about romance and fun. Take a look at CJ’s website and you know immediately the man is dangerous … at least he writes dangerous. He’s actually a sweet guy! And it’s his birthdayContinue reading “MANday Challenge – enter to win!”
Patricia Sands 