My 14-year-old daughter has long been obsessed with all things French – its food (crepes, baguettes, macarons), fashion and the idea of one day experiencing these “for real” in the City of Light. While we’ve traveled extensively within the borders of our own country endeavoring to visit all 50 states
After the past few years of waiting to again take to the skies, our family was thrilled to learn that France has lifted Covid restrictions for those flying into the country and lifted mask mandates for those who have their feet on the ground. While many moms like me find
Ralph Waldo Emerson famously said “who you are speaks so loudly I cannot hear what you’re saying.” Keeping this quote in mind has served me well over the years, particularly in choosing friends … and when seeking out the services of professionals. In my opinion, integrity isn’t a word heard
When someone says “festival season” to me, the one of the first things that comes to mind is Coachella. But long before the annual music and arts festival began in Palm Desert, another season entirely captured America’s imagination: that of Louisiana’s favorite French city. With over 100 festivals year round,
Give my teenage son his druthers and he’d eat sushi for dinner every night. So it’s no surprise that it’s his first pick for a special occasion meal. As the kids are growing and we try to incorporate more one-on-one quality time as parents, my husband and I recently instituted
There’s a short but important list in my Notes app that just has names in it. Not baby names, or names of remote beaches, or names of books I’d like to read – though I have had all of those lists at one time in my life. This list consists
I’m not sure that I’ve ever associated the word ethical with a law office before. Maybe with an animal shelter, or a non-profit dedicated to planting trees. While ethical business tends to be fruitful, feelings of fairness, honesty, and equality don’t necessarily go hand in hand with child custody cases
There’s a a pretty knee-jerk reaction I get when I tell people about Mammoth Hot Springs. The first part involves taking out their phone to check and see if the photos on Google are for real – since it is legitimately one of the most stunning and unique sights in
The LARK Bozeman There are many sayings about the alaudidae, or lark, as you are more likely to know it. To be specific, only the horned lark makes North America its home, but to be “happy as a lark,” “carefree as a lark,” “up with the larks,” “on a lark”
Paradise for Any Season For most of the world, sun-soaked Southern California holds a special mystique. Temperate weather year-round, and postcard worthy landscapes with rolling hills, breathtaking surf, and the cinematic charm of Hollywoodland itself. For those of us lucky enough to reside in the region, the mystique can be
