Emily in Paris is following me! In November, in a wander through the Marais, we stopped at a charming little restaurant, Le Temps des Cerises. We… Read more
Baguette and Croissant making anyone? A bright memory to cherish before these strange times Like so many people, we had to cut our time in Paris short to return to the US because of… Read more
Is there anything better than good quality chocolate? I love chocolate. I will admit it. But I am NOT willing to waste calories on cheap, run-of-the-mill, over-the-counter chocolate.… Read more
A New Novel is Well on the Way! First, I have to apologize that I have been silent for several months. I’ve been working very hard on Book… Read more
Netsuke, anyone? Do you know what a netsuke is? According to Google, it’s: “a carved button-like ornament, especially of ivory or wood,… Read more
No, You Can’t Get Everything on the Internet In today’s world, it feels like you can literally buy anything you want with a quick click of your mouse.… Read more