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One of the best treats in Paris is the crepe.  There are stands all over Paris that sell them.  They are the equivalent of New York Pretzels.  And just like pretzels…some can be good and some can be, well, let’s…

photo courtesy of autographedforyou.com I am starting a special series of interviews with some selected friends who have experiences with both European and American culture.  I thought it would be interesting for my readers to get to know these friends…

One of the most beautiful and magical times in Paris is after dark.  The city is still full of life, but it takes on a wonderful glow, especially all of the monuments and museums the city is famous for. Like…

  There she is, tucked away in someones jewel box. A cameo. Trapped in the dark satin lining. Wasting away, dying to break free, until one day she sees the light and her keeper has the perfect occasion. She lives again…

Thanks to all who guessed!  Nurse Terry was in the right neighbohood…..but it was KC who hit the nail on the head!  It is Positano!  Boy, you smarties always amaze me…I didn’t think anyone would get it based on those…

I am sure some of you are familiar with the Today Show, in NYC.  Every year Matt Lauer takes a trip around the world and he gives clues to his locations…and the rest of the cast tries to figure out…

I always see these memes out there, where people tag other people and ask them to share 3 things, 5 things, 8 things, secret things etc etc..about themselves.  Instead of doing memes or tagging someone else, I just figured I…

The Bellini is an Italian cocktail that was made famous by Harry’s Bar in Venice, Italy.  The bar opened in 1931 and celebs like Ernest Hemmingway, Charlie Chaplan and Truman Capote, just to name a few, often made this a…

I don’t have a laptop, but if I did, I would love to take it to Paris to keep in contact, check my email, download my pictures…maybe even do a few blog posts.  I could find phone numbers for restaurants,…