I’ve actually never made it to Provence. Like the legit home of lavender. I’ve always wanted to go and the next time that I’m in France, it’s on my list. I’m going to Provence. I’m going to run in the lavender. Well, at least go see it. It’s so interesting how true it is that...
Monthly Archives: May 2010
On Being Better than Last Week
Last week, I was watching a presentation online by Australia wedding photographer, Jerry Ghionis. At the close of his talk he said, “You don’t have to be the best, you just have to be better than last week.” And I found this to be so simple and yet so profound. I think that when we...
For what are you living your life?
It’s a question that comes up every now and then especially from people who jump on a limb to pursue their passions. For what are you living your life? At the end of your life, what do you want to have accomplished? About a year and half ago I went through an exercise of writing...
Inspired by French Macaroons
So, I have a confession to make. I love all things French. And yet, I’ve never had a macaroon in my life. And I’ve found that macaroons are very French. On the Internet, macaroons are often called French. From Wikipedia: A macaron is a confectionery whose name is derived from an Italian word “maccarone” or...
Get Excited and Change Things
Sometimes, I think we all could use a little change. Even one little change can make a huge difference in our lives. HUGE. Sometimes it’s a job. Sometimes it’s a living arrangement or location. Sometimes it’s as simple as taking a different route to work or for doing errands. But there’s something about change and...
Just do it.
Yesterday morning, while at home staring out the window while catching up on email, I told myself, “You need to stop meaning to do things and go ahead and do them.” I had been meaning to send a thank you note. Since January! So yesterday, I finally went out and made a thank you gift...
Inspired by Chanel No. 5 & Audrey Tatou
Today’s French Inspired post comes from a commercial I saw on TV the other day. As soon as it was over, I had to go find it on YouTube because it was just beautiful and made me long for France. Because France and I, we have this special relationship. I couldn’t help but be inspired...
Real Friendships
I relish good friendships. Real ones. The kind that can withstand the tests of time and distance. The type that are solid and steadfast. I appreciate real friendships. I have a few friends who I have known for a long time now and we don’t talk every day. Sometimes we only are able to chat...
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