Posts Tagged ‘Eiffel Tower’

Because I love travel and photography, friends often ask for travel-photography advice. I’m always happy to help, even if I feel like a fraud: I’ve never taken a formal photography class, nor have I mastered even the basics. Still, here are some ideas I’ve picked up along the way — with a special shout out […]


I adore my friend Laurice for a million different reasons. She’s smart, cool, funny, kind, a wonderful mom, and an unbelievable cook. She’s also incredibly creative and generous — and I’m always grateful when I’m on the receiving end of her creativity and generosity. Such was the case a few months ago, when she surprised […]


I woke up de très bonne heure (very early) this morning, so I decided to call my friend Mo in Paris. I love chatting with Mo. Apart from the fact that he’s one of the most perpetually happy people I’ve ever met (c’est vrai, Monsieur Sunshine!), it’s a joy to “accompany” him as he walks […]


I met my friend Norine for a stroll today—our first walk since she lost her beloved Mica. I was worried that she’d feel melancholic, but she seemed to find joy in photographing the spring blooms. We followed our feet to Dinkytown, which is just a mile from our homes. In some ways Dinkytown hasn’t changed […]


At the risk of repeating myself: I didn’t sleep well again last night. My new theory is that the woman in the apartment above me has a peg leg. Or maybe a pogo stick. I was glad to hear her leave for work this morning, thinking I’d catch a nap. But almost as soon as […]


I arrived in Paris with a long list of “must sees”—things friends had recommended, places I’d seen in photographs, and a few of my old favorites. I’ve kept a pretty brisk pace over the past few days, methodically visiting each one. But not today. Today, I was content to just walk. All told, I think […]



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