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WHAT????? This is not new news. I am not healthy. I have had several brain strokes that are making me upset. Affecting my health and my pocketbook. YIKES! There is nothing like a brain stroke that can get your attention. It impacts EVERY MOMENT of my life. People either ignore it, say get over itContinue reading “THINK ABOUT IT! – GROWING AND HEALING”

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I am beginning to feel “Parisian”.? BUT, there are a few snags. I need to be more patient about everything.? WELLllllll – Patience is not my strong suit. So, since impatience does not work in Paris, I need to change.? The Parisian French take their time about EVERYTHING.? And take breaks…

I am beginning to feel “Parisian”.  BUT, there are a few snags. I need to be more patient about everything.  WELLllllll – Patience is not my strong suit. So, since impatience does not work in Paris, I need to change.  The Parisian French take their time about EVERYTHING.  And take breaks before work. And, years toContinue reading “BREAKING NEWS!!!”

This is what is on my mind…. Get some coffee. This is a long one but one I want to write while I can. In 2020, I had three brain strokes. And I am struggling to get better. I did not anticipate brain damage. But then, I did not anticipate moving to Nice, France, retiring,Continue reading “Janet’s Story of “JESSE” in one sitting”

I am thinking about my thoughts about Mother’s Day, and I plan to think out loud today with you – as a treat to myself as a mother. I have earned my badge. I don’t get a gold star or an A+. I was a young mother, getting pregnant when I was only 19 andContinue reading “Some Thoughts About “MOTHER’S DAY’”

TAKE A BREAK!  May Day is over. And, life is “trying” to return to the new normal. SO, settle back and give your mind a rest for a few minutes from whatever is on your mind to read some information about a man who left his fun writings after his untimely death – STEVE ORLANDELLA. Continue reading “LEGACY LATER – STEVE ORLANDELLA”

HELLLOOOOOO, MAY! WELCOME! And you have arrived not a moment too soon! I LOVE MAY! It is full of good things. What, you ask? First of all, it is a holiday in France. May Day is France’s Labor Day AND the Fête du Muguet. Return of Spring. Flowers. Fun. We are ALL restored to a naturalContinue reading “MAY DAY!!!!”

Just some of my thoughts and frustrations. I am taking a microscope to my life these days. Looking at everything with new eyes.  Who is doing what and how?  Covid has taken its toll on me.  Other people in their 80’s seem younger than I feel.  Why?  Friends are playing golf.  Others are wearing stilettos. Continue reading “SPEND A MOMENT of TIME WITH ME…….”

I have avoided studying art history for years. It seemed to me that I had to pick one, or at best, two – theatre (drama), music, or art. So, I chose first music (voice and classical piano) and then drama (theatre history and performing arts). Art was not on the list. It was too complicated,Continue reading ““ART” THOUGHTS – a brain exercise”

This is on my mind – A bunch of rambling. Thinking out loud. Even though I know more than I have ever known, I don’t know. I know that I live in Paris. I know that I WANTED to live in Paris for many years. I know that I am in a pandemic. I knowContinue reading ““I DON’T KNOW” Get a coffee or tea……”