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Hate is a Virus. Mind Your Microaggressions

March 30, 2021March 30, 2021 Darlene

Hate is a virus. Stop Asian Hate Continue reading Hate is a Virus. Mind Your Microaggressions

Books, Paris, Travel8 Comments

My Post About Paris Booksellers is Featured on “Travel In Culture”

April 14, 2021April 17, 2021 Darlene

Thanks to Annelise of Travel In Culture for including my post on their list of Top Things to See and Do in Paris! Check out number 7: Les bouquinistes Continue reading My Post About Paris Booksellers is Featured on “Travel In Culture”

Postcards5 Comments

Wednesday Postcard: Alaska

April 7, 2021April 13, 2021 Darlene

This week’s carte postale is a promotional postcard that I got in the mail. It’s the third sign in recent weeks that appears to be telling me: Visit Alaska! Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: Alaska

Art & Museums, France4 Comments

The Louvre Museum in Paris

March 29, 2021March 29, 2021 Darlene

(Updated March 2021) When I went to the Louvre Museum in Paris in 2018, I felt rushed to see everything, especially the must-sees like Mona Lisa, Winged Victory, and Venus de Milo. So it makes me happy to learn that the Louvre has put its whole art collection online to view for free Continue reading The Louvre Museum in Paris

Postcards2 Comments

Wednesday Postcard: Cannes, France

March 24, 2021March 24, 2021 Darlene

This week’s carte postale features the city of Cannes, located in the South of France Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: Cannes, France

France, Travel2 Comments

Vote Hérisson for Le Village Préféré des Français 2021

March 23, 2021March 26, 2021 Darlene

The French village of Hérisson has been named one of 14 finalists in the 2021 edition of Le Village Préféré des Français, the FRANCE 3 show hosted by historian, Stéphane Bern. (Voting ended on March 25, 2021) Continue reading Vote Hérisson for Le Village Préféré des Français 2021

Postcards5 Comments

Wednesday Postcard: Le Loiret, France

March 10, 2021March 10, 2021 Darlene

This week’s carte postale features castles and bridges located on the banks of the Loire River Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: Le Loiret, France

Books, Music2 Comments

A Song and a Book: “In My Life”

March 8, 2021March 8, 2021 Darlene

“In My Life” is a beautiful song by The Beatles. Now it’s a gorgeously illustrated children’s book by California artist, Genevieve Santos (This post is not sponsored) Continue reading A Song and a Book: “In My Life”

Food & Drink5 Comments

March 5 is National Absinthe Day

March 5, 2021March 8, 2021 Darlene

In 1912, absinthe was banned in the United States. On March 5, 2007, the ban was lifted! Later that year, a local distillery became the first to legally release American absinthe in the country🧚‍♂️(This post is not sponsored) Continue reading March 5 is National Absinthe Day

Postcards6 Comments

Wednesday Postcard: Palais Garnier in Paris

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 Darlene

This week’s carte postale features Palais Garnier in Paris. It’s also known as Opéra Garnier, or simply L’Opéra Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: Palais Garnier in Paris

Books4 Comments

Read With Us: “The Runaway Beignet”

February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 Darlene

“The Runaway Beignet” is a retelling of “The Gingerbread Man” and it takes place in New Orleans during Mardi Gras! Read along with my daughters and me Continue reading Read With Us: “The Runaway Beignet”

Food & Drink8 Comments

Bonjour Praline!

February 15, 2021February 15, 2021 Darlene

The New Orleans praline is a type of candy made with pecans and caramelized sugar (This post is not sponsored) Continue reading Bonjour Praline!

Postcards3 Comments

Wednesday Postcard: New Orleans, Louisiana

February 10, 2021February 24, 2021 Darlene

This week’s postcard features the LaBranche House in the French Quarter in New Orleans ⚜️ Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: New Orleans, Louisiana

Community, Cultural Events, French Language8 Comments

Valentine’s Day: Hearts, Roses, and a Poem

February 8, 2021February 8, 2021 Darlene

Expressing love on Valentine’s Day — it’s not just for couples Continue reading Valentine’s Day: Hearts, Roses, and a Poem

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