Wait, sorry, I didn't mean YOU don't like me. It's someone else. Someone big and beautiful. Someone who likes fine pastries and crusty baguettes. Someone who knows wine should be consumed at lunch. And dinner. And maybe breakfast. That's right. France doesn't like me. And, like the self-denying girl who just won't give up on … Continue reading I’m Starting to Think You Don’t Like Me : )
We’ve Gone and Done Something Crazy
Hello Again Bloglandia! Well, that's it, I've completely lost it. I knew the strain of writing would get to me one day. And I've dragged Mr Husband down the road of lunacy with me. So what have I done? In what way am I proving that the men in white coats might be coming for … Continue reading We’ve Gone and Done Something Crazy
A Stroll Through the Streets of Strasbourg
Hello Bloglandia! Welcome to Part Trois of of my I-don’t-know-how-many part series about my recent trip to France!! Now that I've had you all gape at Strasbourg's grandest attraction, I thought I'd take you on a little stroll through the streets of the city, show off a few other attractions, and sneak in a little history … Continue reading A Stroll Through the Streets of Strasbourg
France Part Deux: Strasbourg Cathedral
A tour with photos of the interior and exterior of Strasbourg Cathedral in the Alsace region France. Includes information on the astronomical clock.
The Amazing Le Grand Puits of Carcassonne
Okay, I might just be getting back into the blogging groove and I'm going to celebrate my return by NOT boring you with my writing news. Hey, stop cheering! Anyway, this post is the first in what will be an I-don't-know-how-many part series about my recent trip to France. Finn McSpool will be popping his … Continue reading The Amazing Le Grand Puits of Carcassonne
Finn McSpool is Packing His Bags
Hello Bloglandia! I know it's been a while since we've heard from the wee Irish monster, but Finn McSpool is alive and well (meaning, his stuffing hasn't fallen out...often a fatal illness for Beasties). He's so healthy, in fact, that this morning I caught him packing his backpack...even if he still can't quite figure out … Continue reading Finn McSpool is Packing His Bags
Vous Me Comprenez!!!
With a three-week long trip to France looming in my near future, I've been cramming my head full of French grammar, French vocabulary, French idioms, and French verb conjugations (eagle-eyed readers may have noticed a few French language novels and study guides amongst my thirty-five pounds of library book sale treasures). I love learning languages. … Continue reading Vous Me Comprenez!!!
Back Away From the Nutella!
The week a huge blast o'blasphemy rattled across France. Was it the Pope's declaration on climate change? Was it gangs of pickpockets raiding the Eiffel Tower? Nope. It was a call to stop eating Nutella. A Little About Nutella For those of you who don't know what Nutella is, well, I pity you and wonder … Continue reading Back Away From the Nutella!
Travel Pic Thursday: Rodin Museum (Paris)
Happy Thursday Everyone! Paris is an insane city. Traffic is insane. The hoards of tourists are insane. The scam artists are insane. And sometime you just have to escape that insanity. While most museums in Paris are wall-to-wall human flesh, one museum attracts fewer visitors making a wonderful place to view some art without the … Continue reading Travel Pic Thursday: Rodin Museum (Paris)
Tammie Painter 