Paris, France: The City That Instantly Felt Like Home

I am from Nova Scotia, and have Acadian ancestry. My grandparents on my mother’s side spoke French to each other. Therefore, when Michael and I visited Paris, France, I felt like I had come home. The energy, the language, the music, the art, the clothing and the food! All of it felt like a warm…

Why I’d Relive 2018: My Most Memorable Year Of Travel

2018. We lived in Qatar. That year we travelled to Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, Georgia (the country), island hopped in Greece and travelled across Canada. Our time in Canada involved an adventure across Ontario – from Toronto to Timmins to Kapuskasing to Peterborough – that included planes, trains, automobiles…ferries and buses. We volunteered at the…

Paris, France – Happiness!

April 1st, 2016 – Paris, France – 6th Arrondissement – Last night in Paris – Dinner at Au Chai de l’Abbaye – This woman and her dog were sitting behind us. I love her smile!

Converse Sneakers Leave Their Mark On Three Continents

Originally Published: February 19th, 2025 Back in 2015, when we were living in Qatar, I bought Michael and I matching Converse Chuck Taylor All Star High Tops Sneakers. These are one of my favourite pairs shoes that have taken us on three continents: Asia, Europe and North America. S, 🌻

Paris, France – Vincent

March 29th, 2016 – Paris, France – 7th Arrondissement – Musee d’Orsay – Level 5 – 1889 – Vincent Van Gogh – Portrait de l’artiste – Portrait of the artist

What Would I Eat At 6:30am? Fresh, Warm Croissants With Sweet Jam

Originally Published: January 12th, 2025 2026 Not much has changed since answering this daily prompt a year ago, today. Except it is a Monday morning, not Sunday and I’m going to work at Millwood High School, instead of Georges P Vanier Junior High School. Beyond that, it is very wintery outside with winds blowing over…

Reiki Principle For Today – I Will Be Grateful For My Many Blessings

Originally Published: October 25th, 2019 I am grateful for this opportunity to say a final farewell to American School of Doha. S, 🌻️