"Where flowers bloom so does hope." — Lady Bird Johnson
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30 Ways to Pursue a Parisian Lifestyle — C’est normal.
A Walk Through the Palais-Royal — one of my favorite spots.
Two Years Later, Here’s the Latest With Notre-Dame’s Restoration — It’s still so hard to believe that the devastating fire occurred two years ago, but these images provide hope.
The Samaritaine to Reopen in May? I have always wanted to visit this iconic department story that has been closed for renovations since 2005. Next time…
The Hemingway Daiquiri (David Lebovitz) — Too bad I didn’t read this before watching the six-hour PBS documentary.
A TV Series Based On The Life Of Audrey Hepburn Is In The Works — You can never have too much Audrey.
A Nerdy History of the Ampersand — I love a good grammar lesson.
France Will Reopen To Vaccinated Americans This Summer, Macron Says — As eager as I am to return, I’m not sure that it’s time yet.
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