Living In the Moment

This is the time of year that I started thinking of "What I Can Look Forward To" and "What I Can Let Go Of" ...  The end of a year is for reflection and moving forward. I find myself stronger with a will to move away from what weighs me down, and to change direction towards people and places that make me feel light. Here is "My List" of What I can Look Forward to in 2013  Blogging  Poetry Writing   Photography  And ... The Release of my First Published Original Poetry/Photography Book Yes, The last item has been in the works for awhile now, but I can now share this news with all of you. I hope it can be completed and released in the beginning of the year.  A Wonderful Way to Kick Off the New Year!  Here is "My List"of What I can Let Go Of in 2013  Negative People Low Self Confidence Bad Habits  Doubt  Looking forward to seeing "Your Lists" ... 

 

Happy Holiday Season! During this time of the year, I am brought back to childhood memories. Christmas Eve at my Grandmothers' house, finding a christmas stocking at the end of my bed, having my gifts lined up on one side of the tree - while my brothers' were lined up alongside the other on Christmas Morning ...  My folks always made our holidays special ...  Hard to believe that my nephews are now young men. Also hard to believe that my youngest nephew is also growing up. I remember visiting the hospital when they were just born.  Looking forward to seeing both sides of our family on Christmas Day.  What are  your Childhood Christmas Memories? Traditions? What are you finding hard to believe?   

France - Part Trois  I have been asked to show a few more pics and to tell of a few more adventures in France.  This photo was taken during another walk on Point Vieux, in Biarritz. It was a beautiful day, the sun high in the sky with the ocean all around us. Beautiful houses hugged the oceanfront, as I stopped every five feet to photograph. I still think back and feel that somehow that week in France, was a dream. This is another view from across the walking paths. I fell in love with this building. We later found out that it is an apartment building. It amazed me, because it looked more like a castle to me. This is a pic from the day I went to Saint Jean de Luz. A beautiful area with shops & cafe's, that border the ocean. This is the street where I had lunch a local pub. This is one of many entryways I photographed. I love the old fashioned wrought iron on the windows, and the array of colored doors ...They all offer a different flare! Thank you f...

Living In the Moment: France - Part Deux : Welcome to Part 2 of Biarritz, France On this particular day I took a taxi into town - To my surprise I overheard a window ...

Welcome to Part 2 of Biarritz, France On this particular day I took a taxi into town - To my surprise I overheard a window washer speaking English - I approached him and asked where the nearest cafe was (in French), and he said, "American? English? How can I help?" ... I was overjoyed! ... He directed me and I was on my way.  I walked a block or two and found a quiet outdoor cafe to write some poetry and to also update my journal entries. I was able to sit at two different cafe's on this day ... First I enjoyed breakfast and did some writing, then moved on to walking through downtown, up and down side streets, shooting photos ... I could have done this for hours on end ... The second cafe I visited the waitress did not speak any English, needless to say this was an interesting conversation. With a limited vocabulary in French, to my surprise I was able to get by. Most people around me, speaking only French. I hear construction going on behind the caf...

Bonjour! I have returned back from my first official trip to Biarritz, France. A coastal city with so much to offer ... I would return to this oasis in a mere moment! Our travels brought us from Boston to Munich, to Toulouse France, to board a five hour train ride to arrive in Biarritz, France - All in one day- Whew! I have to say, I enjoyed the journey to arrive at our destination. So fortunate to spend five incredible days in Biarritz, France. Also to visit Saint Jean de Luz (a famous shopping center), and Downtown Biarritz.  This adorable city offers cafe's, restaurants, shopping, beautiful scenery and a breathtaking views. This photo above was from my second day, on my own, typing away at a French Cafe'. An item I can now cross off my "Bucket List" ... It still feels like a dream in so many ways ... More to come from this exciting escape ...