It tastes of saltgazing at clouds that sway into familiar shapesFrom a childhood sprawled on grassWith ants crawling up tanned, play-streaked arms Seeing oceansAnd independent walks across unknown lands Those dreams imprinted on prickly bladesUnder sky-high trees honoringSummer’s first restless chorus June Change, Hope, and Healing This summer is not like any other I’ve experienced….
Inspiration
Spring in Paris
Sun-drenched flowersRainy afternoonsRosy, pillowed skiesA tender kiss goodnightMay I hope all of you and your loved ones are safe this Springtime in Parisxx
Weekend Inspiration — Strawberry Almond Cake
I woke up with a powerful craving after a restless night for something sweet, new, and just a touch decadent to nibble on throughout the day. This Strawberry Almond Tea Cake by Broma Bakery was incredibly delicious and easy to create. I made use of the abundance of slightly over-ripe strawberries in my refrigerator, and…
Weekend Inspiration — Quarantine Edition
This Friday, as for many others, feels like my 120th day of quarantine. It has been ages since I have been in a coffee shop, like Café Verlet pictured above, which feels very alien to me. I am grateful for the safety of the space around me, and extremely thankful to the brave people who…
Unexpected Crossings in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
She was swaying against a street post after she had held her cane up for traffic to stop while crossing Rue Bonaparte.
Home, At Last, in the Left Bank of Paris
Moving on Up from Montparnasse Yesterday, I moved from the 14th arrondissement and further up the Left Bank. I took one last look out my sprawling balcony view high over Montparnasse. From the hotel window each evening, I could see sudden flashes of hot pink descending over rooftops stacked far in the distance or the…