In France, you can say Bonne Année throughout January. In fact, you should. The first time you see someone after the new year should include a bonne année, as well as a bonjour. You wish them a good start to the year, as well as a good year, overall. Therefore, although it’s January 15, it’s not too late to wish… Read More
I know I’m supposed to be writing something all light and Christmas-y, but this is why I’m a multi-niche, small-time blogger, rather than a popular blogger. I write whatever I want, whenever the mood strikes me, even if it’s not “in season”. I think this is also why I’m still blogging after eight years – there’s no pressure! Today the… Read More
It’s been awhile since I’ve written something and I actually have two videos to share with you. One is a tour of our house (gasp) and the other is a video of me! (gasp, gasp). I’m so awkward. Our house is mostly finished. And I’ve been wiped out from fatigue and busyness. Here are some of the things I’ve been… Read More
Pecan pie is my favourite. I rarely make it because I have to special order the corn syrup, and also the people we celebrate Thanksgiving with every year always make a Southern pecan pie (with no corn syrup) so it feels redundant to have two. But since I can’t eat the other pie (which is made with gluten), I usually… Read More
When, at the tender age of 18, I sang along to Billy Joel’s Vienna Waits for You, identifying oh so well with those lyrics… Slow down, you crazy child You’re so ambitious for a juvenile But then if you’re so smart, tell me Why are you still so afraid? Where’s the fire, what’s the hurry about? You’d better cool it… Read More
My husband turned fifty in October and I threw him a party. A “party” is actually an understatement because I stressed more about this event than I did my own wedding. With 140 people, it was more like a grand … reception. undecorated decorated I bought decorations, and thankfully had people willing to come and tie lights and garland and… Read More
