the space between
I came to France with a path uncharted. Well, that is to say, I had a place to stay and a couple of ideas of what I would like to [...]
glimpses of the holidays
There is something magical about Paris at the holidays. There is a chill in the air...never too cold or too unforgiving. The city recreates itself into a microcosm of lights, [...]
mid-year checkpoint
More than half the year has passed since I arrived in Paris. As I look back, the months seem to have flown by, but on a daily basis I don't [...]
champions du monde
Paris...France for that matter, is in heaven. Riding a high that may last four years, but perhaps another twenty; which may be the cadence for Les Blues World Championship wins. [...]
Our Paris Stories
A few posts ago, I highlighted the beautiful Sainte-Geneviève library. I had joined two expats, Melissa and Kate, for a fantastic morning tour of the library. Melissa and Kate are [...]
The Visa Process, part 2: the details
This is where the process gets ugly or tedious or both. It took some time for me to absorb the requirements of the long stay visa. I understood each item [...]
The Starting Point: Reoccuring thoughts
What do you do when you wake-up each day, follow the normal steps of a morning routine to get out the door, cheerfully on your way to work, but you [...]