Chicago to France

• What Do You Want To Do This Summer? 10 years ago Summer is officially here according to me.Once we hit June, I am in summer mode.Walking is slower as well as my output of quality posts (as I am sure you might have noticed. Sorry about that.).So , these are my plans for the summer of 2014.ReadStarted this last year and I am determined to finish...
• The Best Thing About Being A Grown Up 10 years ago Cycling with my eyes closed.  But still in control!Since my birthday recently passed, I have been having one recurring thought:  I am really a grown up now.At least I am the age that you are supposed to feel like you're a grown up.I prefer staying inside and cleaning, than getting gussied up and...
• 4 Ways to Cope With The French Aversion to Air Conditioning 10 years ago Say hello to my little friend.  Mes amis...it is hot here in Lyon.That took all of my energy to type.So did that.Sunday it was 93°F/34°C  and yesterday it was 88°F/31°C.But, today as we ate lunch, the thermostat read 100°F/35°C.Being a bit optimistic aren't we iphone?Those first few really...
• D-Day 10 years ago Image courtesy of Design Boom.This art installation is covering the beaches of Normandy with 9,000  human body stencils that represent all of the casualties of that invasion.  Please click the link above to see more stunning images. This morning at 6:30 marked start of the 70th anniversary of...
• Happiness Might Be Overrated 10 years ago I love this blurry picture of my hand blocking out the sun.Lately, I have been going through something.I would think back to the times in my life when I was happier.When I loved being organized.When I would wake up before 10 a.m..When I had energy.And these memories would be followed by guilt and...

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