This is my contribution to the A-Z April Blog Challenge 2026. My theme for this year’s challenge is Culture — those significant elements that characterize and define a place, helping to shape what makes it unique. D = Drinking Faucets They are quite a common sight in Europe. I saw many creative faucets (or fountains) on my travels,…
This is my contribution to the A-Z April Blog Challenge 2026. My theme for this year’s challenge is Culture — those significant elements that characterize and define a place, helping to shape what makes it unique. C = Carousels At the center of most French towns or cities, you will find a colorful carousel. The…
This is my contribution to the A-Z April Blog Challenge 2026. My theme for this year’s challenge is Culture — those significant and meaningful elements that characterize and define a place, helping to shape what makes it unique. B = Beaches along the Mediterranean Sea Beach culture is one of my favorites! It’s breezy, sunny…
For this month, I’ll be featuring music quotes. I can’t imagine life without music! “Vivo per lei perché mi fa Vibrare forte l’anima Vivo per lei e non è un peso” ~~ “She’s music and some days, When our heart gets too heavy, She’s the only one who can help us” (From the song “Je…
I am excited to join others in participating in the A-Z April Blog Challenge 2026. My theme for this year is Culture — those significant and meaningful elements that characterize and define a place, helping to shape what makes it unique. For the month of April, I invite you to come along with me to…
In the month of March, the mistral winds remained in southern France. Beginning last month, they swept in, bringing with them a chill along with the promise of change on the horizon. On a number of fronts, plenty of change is looming for me right now. I haven’t gotten better at liking it, but I…
This day, the cobwebs clear. I see without shadows of uncertainty, and the minutes unfold in light. I hear songbirds outside my window; a seagull squawks, a goldfinch twitters. I wake beside the man who knows me, who has cared for me these last fifty years. He smiles when I recognize him. He takes my…
Yet another photography quote for March… “Which of my photographs is my favourite? The one I’m going to take tomorrow.” — Immogen Cunningham For more one-liners, visit One-Liner Wednesday hosted by Linda Hill. Thank you for stopping by. Wishing you a peaceful mid-week!
For the fourth week, I’m featuring the city of Mulhouse in northeast France. It is an intriguing city, and a perfect place to explore the Alsace Region, taking day trips to other fascinating destinations in France as well as in Germany and Switzerland. Well, here we go. I hope you enjoy another week of beautiful…
Out for a walk, I came upon a sign I had never seen before. The arrow painted on the sign was prominent, and I followed as it directed. Seeing another one in the distance, I moved toward it. The arrow pointed right. I followed until I came upon yet another sign pointing left. I followed…
Another photography quote for March… “To me, photography is an art of observation. It’s about finding something interesting in an ordinary place…I’ve found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.” Elliott Erwitt (French-American Photographer) For more one-liners, visit One-Liner Wednesday hosted by Linda Hill….
For the third week, I am featuring the city of Mulhouse in northeast France. This week I’m including photos of churches from around the city. I hope you enjoy! Temple Saint-Etienne Located on the place de la Réunion, in the heart of Mulhouse, this Protestant church was built between 1858 and 1868 on the site…
