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14 April Ponderings . . .

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This & That: April 11, 2025

Books about health, ancient history (and thus updated women’s history), murder, art and recipes from the backroads of Italy. Also, a new film that critics are raving about, but it is not being talked about too much yet by the public, two new series premiere, clothing for spring, sheets to sleep on for the rest […]

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The Clothing & Accessories I Wore in France (Paris & Brittany) in March and Recommend!

From city to coast and back again, knowing what to pack and packing well so you don’t have a ton of suitcases to weigh you down while traveling on the train is the goal, and I am tickled to report, this particular trip I did the best I have done with packing. Only two items […]

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The Power, and Necessity, of Pausing for Healing and Living a Life of Contentment

“The pauses in our life make our experience full and meaningful.” –Tara Brach, author of Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life with the Heart of a Buddha Stopping along your daily walk to take in the scent of the fresh air. Sitting down at the end of the work day at your desk, to just be […]

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This & That: April 4, 2025

Oodles of cookbooks on all sorts of topics – healthy, sweet, simple and delicious (of course!). Also, there are books on living well, embracing and nurturing your inner artist, choosing the clothing and approach to style that works best for you, a continuation of two favorite mystery series and still more titles to explore. Also, […]

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401: What France Continues to Teach Me About Living Well

“France is Europe’s most diverse, tasty, and exciting country to explore. It’s a cultural bouillabaisse that surprises travelers with its varied, complex flavors.” —Rick Steves The rain in Bretagne/Brittany. The dry hot heat in Provence. The bustle of Paris. The butter in Normandy (and Brittany). I could go on and on about the specialty delights and […]

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#401: What France Continues to Teach Me About Living Well

“France is Europe’s most diverse, tasty, and exciting country to explore. It’s a cultural bouillabaisse that surprises travelers with its varied, complex flavors.” —Rick Steves The rain in Bretagne/Brittany. The dry hot heat in Provence. The bustle of Paris. The butter in Normandy (and Brittany). I could go on and on about the specialty delights and […]

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Vintage Linen Sheets, petit plaisir #401

To sleep on linen sheets, made from flax, is to sleep on one of the most comfortable and sleep inducing fabrics whatever the seasonal climate. Chosen for the petit plaisir of episode #401 of the podcast, linen sheets are the daily, every night simple luxury you can give yourself that makes a world of difference […]

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A Cuppa Moments w/Shannon, April 2025

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10 Life Choices that Establish A Quiet Confidence that Leads to Peaceful Living

“As you start to walk on the way, the way appears.” —Rumi, 13th century Persian poet Planting bulbs in the garden or in pots in autumn that will, we hope, emerge and bloom six months later in spring. Enrolling in classes to learn a skill that is necessary for any chance of welcome into a […]

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