We all strive to specialize in something, don’t we? We seek expertise, authority and recognition. But what about the generalist – and all the skills so useful in life that are widely applicable to any choice of career? And if you are a generalist, can you “sum yourself up” in a concise way? Can you […]
The Checklist
When did we all start to live by checklist? Why is this now our accepted method to score potential mates, feel satisfied with our days, and validate our lives by flipping through agendas and calendars – paper and electronic? I had a mental list of critical tasks for this week of so-called break. I had […]
Do you have a storage challenge?
Best Laid Plans Spring Break. So many things that need to get done, and theoretically, I ought to be able to accomplish them. But the days are passing. Quickly. And plenty is left: Heaps of laundry Unpacked groceries Bill organizing Book organizing Healthy eating REAL SLEEP Reading and writing Serious cleaning. But here’s the rub. […]
French Fashion Fun
French fashion fun You know I love French men. You know I love the French language. You know I’m itching to hop a flight and find myself in Paris again, or even better – in my fantasy hotel on the French Riviera. (I know. I really didn’t have to say it. I want my French […]
Mini-skirt. Hard news?
Hot off the French (online) press… Mini-skirts are making news. Huh? So why is debate heating up over the mini in the Midi? Um, isn’t France the land of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity?
Sweets
It was always a special morning. It required early rising, a hurried glance at the sky, and readying the chocolate eggs, the plastic eggs, and the painted hard-boiled eggs. There was coordination with other parents on the street – always a conspiracy concocted to keep our children distracted, and of course, a backup plan in […]
Breakfast Foods, Departing Broods
Ah, for the love of pizza… and sonnets.
TGIF (My French Fantasy)
My French fantasy. Really.
Dear ELLE Magazine in Paris
Dear ELLE Magazine Editor-in-Chief, Thank you so much for offering me the position of Executive Extraordinaire of Chic Geeks and Sweet Cheeks with French Speak. I am delighted to accept, and appreciative of the fact that you will allow me to work remotely from my cozy, charming, very French styled and eclectic East Coast American […]
The Butterfly Effect
Life in a split second One split second, and everything changes. One glance away while driving. One decision, in a professional context. Perhaps one yes, or a single steadfast no. And you aren’t yet aware of the repercussions. Who hasn’t uttered a careless remark or acted in haste and lived to regret it? Do we […]