Dior Is Divine!

Just because something beautiful that you want to buy is financially out of reach, doesn't mean you can't derive enjoyment from it.  Many things in life serve the sole purpose of providing us the opportunity of pleasurable admiration.

Enjoyment of beautiful things, does not require possession of those things. Some things are created to just to make to make us smile.

I Finally Had My Cry

My trip to Paris isn't all about beauty and Joie De Vie.  This time of year is very difficult for me.   Last month was the anniversary of my husband's death and next month would have been our wedding anniversary.

This evening, I sat in my rented Paris flat, and even though I thought I was happy; I burst into tears.  I cried until I was too exhausted to cry anymore.

As I sat there with hot tears streaming down my face, I felt an extreme release.
A release of sadness over the losses I've experienced in my life, and a release of the stress that my body has held on to.

However, I  also realized that I was shedding tears of joy over the blessings in my life.  I am blessed with a close relationship with God, beautiful kids, and a generous doting mother who worries about her grown-up  baby girl.

I'm glad I had that cleansing cry in private with no one within earshot to unduly worry.  Next time, I won't wait so long.

Steak and Bordeaux in the 6th Arrondissement

What a perfect night.   Lingering over dinner and a bottle of Bordeaux at Danton with wonderful friends. Magnifique!

A Leisurely Sunday Morning In Paris

It is incredible to wake up to a beautiful, sunny Sunday morning in Paris with the delicious knowledge that I don't have to be any place in particular.

Ah, it's time for my cafe au lait.

Au Revoir!