If only I could yodel …

Hi there! I’ve been off the blog for a while. Travel and edits have made the days fly by but I really want to share a bit of our adventure with you. My Friday In France posts will be back next week – directly from France, I’m happy to say! For the past two weeks,Continue reading “If only I could yodel …”

Take off, eh?

Ahhhhhh … I can feel it now … there’s something about the takeoff of a plane that is both exhilarating and calming for me. I LOVE IT! The whirlwind of the past month will slowly dissipate at I settle into my seat on our flight to Zurich, Switzerland, later this afternoon. I’ve felt a touchContinue reading “Take off, eh?”

PubSmart Conference and a repeat meander …

Bonjour! I am in Charleston, South Carolina, attending the 3-day PubSmart Conference and I can tell you there has been a lot of excellent information to absorb.   Here’s a quick explanation: “PubSmart is about introducing new models that lead to smart decisions about how to seize opportunities in today’s transformed book marketplace”. The keynote speakers,Continue reading “PubSmart Conference and a repeat meander …”

Spring Flings!

If it’s Friday, it must be France … Friday seems to come around more quickly these days! I think it has something do with Spring, don’t you? The days are getting longer. The sun feels warmer and the air fresher. There’s a kind of a-new-lease-on-life vibe going on in my world and it’s SO energizing!Continue reading “Spring Flings!”

Weekly Photo Challenge: STREET LIFE

If it’s Friday, it must be France …   Yay! It’s another Daily Post weekly photo challenge. This is actually last week’s theme, but I couldn’t resist it for today’s post. Some weeks there just isn’t enough time to dive into my photo albums but, when there is, you know how I love to share myContinue reading “Weekly Photo Challenge: STREET LIFE”

France Book Tours – My Wish List

If it’s Friday, it must be France … Oh, this has been SO much fun for me! Once I’m on the homestretch with a manuscript I’m writing, there’s barely enough time to read my own work let alone other books. That’s the case at the moment as I complete the first draft of my nextContinue reading “France Book Tours – My Wish List”

Got an hour? It’s worth it!

If it’s Friday, it must be France … I’m deep in my writing cave with some self-imposed deadlines, but I simply could not miss sharing this wonderful video with you.  I discovered it thanks to the über-magnifique Ida Young-Bondi, french instructor extraordinaire and founder of the E-French Café. The French Riviera: A History of PicturesContinue reading “Got an hour? It’s worth it!”

BEAUTY OF A WOMAN 2014~Hear us ROAR!

It’s that time of year again! The fabulous August McLaughlin, had an idea three years ago that continues to blossom … just like a woman! It’s the Beauty of a Woman BlogFest. Everyone who joins in the celebration, blogs on the same day about aspects of beauty we women share. All the links are onContinue reading “BEAUTY OF A WOMAN 2014~Hear us ROAR!”

The Good Life

It’s that exciting time again ~ the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games! Best of luck to all of the athletes who once more remind us that it is possible for the world to be united in good will.  For the most part politics are set aside for two weeks and the commitment and dedicationContinue reading “The Good Life”

#3 is here ~ and it just keeps getting better!

If it’s Friday, it must be France … It’s an honour to be part of the team that works together to bring you this FREE Loveahappyending Lifestyle Magazine (LLm) four times a year.  I’m sharing the link on my Friday France page for two reasons. One ~ today is publication day. Two ~ I’m thrilledContinue reading “#3 is here ~ and it just keeps getting better!”