It's almost time. Time to enjoy a beautiful cup of coffee. Each year I give up something that I love and enjoy during lent as a sign of my gratitude for all the blessings in my life, and really, as a thank you to be in this world. Every year, I choose coffee, chocolate, and coca-cola. The ... READ the POST
Managing A New Lifestyle
Managing a new lifestyle The coronavirus has changed our lives. This global pandemic has forced us to put our lives on hold, and suddenly our lives have changed. So far, there is no indication that itโs slowing down. Infected or not, people are forced to stay home with family. This has become our ... READ the POST
Skin and Body Ready For Spring
Spring is at our doorsteps. We are starting to tackle the house for a deep spring cleaning. We cannot wait to get out of those heavy sweaters and pants and start wearing that cute little dress, skirt, light top and starting to move the winter blues out of our closet for the more cheery happy ... READ the POST
Spring Cleaning
Spring cleaning has started. Not spring quite yet, but if you do not take advantage of the mood, "the cleaning mood," it will never get done. So here I am in my closet and having to separate myself from some of my clothes. Well, I do not have to tell you; it is excruciatingly painful. It should ... READ the POST
I Do Not Get It
I do not get it. I need your help. Are you familiar with the reality show "The Bachelor"? Apparently it is on season 22 and it has been on the air since 2002. Obviously I must have missed something as I never watch it before this past Monday evening. It was by pure happens stance as I had fallen ... READ the POST
Cultivate The Habit Of Being Grateful
Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson ~ Living a life of gratefulness is what I strive to do every day. Every night, as soon as I lay in bed, I give thanks for three things that have happenedย throughout ... READ the POST
Paris
Josephine Baker sing it marvelously: "Jโai deux Amours, mon pays et Paris "or "I have two loves, my country and Paris".ย Paris is the place where part of my heart forever will be. Spent my most cognitive and formatives years there.ย My happy place, my place where I am the most grounded. As you ... READ the POST
Can you keep a secret?
Can you keep a secret? Here is what I did. As you know I am a food blogger and spend wast amount of times with my nose in cooking books and being in the kitchen. I also have very strict rules when it comes to cooking. My MUST obsessive rule is that I always follow while cooking is to read the ... READ the POST
Sitting and Standing
Sitting and standing majestically, those gorgeous cactuses are to be enjoyed by all. Living in Arizona for well over twenty something years, I am always mesmerized at the beauty of our cactuses. We have so many and they come in all sort of colors, shapes and heights. During Fall ... READ the POST
Adopt A Healthy Lifestyle
Adopt a healthy lifestyle. We all think that following an exercise and diet regime is going to solve a lot of health problems. The truth, however, is that it would require more than that if you want sustainable improvements in your body. A change in perspectives is necessary in order to change ... READ the POST
Hanoi ~ That’s a wrap
Hanoi. We only had a couple of days here in Hanoi. Because it kept raining, thus not allowing us to do much sight seeing as we wish we could have done. Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam and located in the northern part of the country. 8 millions habitant share this beautiful and vibrant city. ย From ... READ the POST
We Really Enjoy Vietnam
We really enjoy Vietnam. The peoples, their kindness and their contagious smile are so refreshing. They go out of the way to help you and make sure you are ok wherever you are headed to. Your safety as a tourist, I notice, is very important. It has been such a beautiful journey to be here and visit. ... READ the POST