The Bold Soul: A Writer's Life in Paris

Avec Reconnaissance

With gratitude, for: the endless and unconditional love of my wonderful husband, Georges; the love and companionship of his three children in my life; our good health; the health and well-being of my family and friends, both far and near; being in Paris; being a writer and getting to do the thing I love most; being close to finally finishing a client's book after over two years; making progress (slow but sure) on my next book; a world full of abundance and possibility. And to you who read this blog, wherever you are today and whatever you're doing, whether or not you celebrate Thanksgiving, I say "Merci mille fois" for your interest and loyalty. I wish you only wonderful things in the year ahead! Peace and boldness, Lisa Read more →

Quality Couple Time

A rainy November Wednesday spent at the Place de la Sorbonne. I spend a lot of time cafe-writing here; Georges works just across the way and I often meet him for lunch and then work for a few hours before he finishes his day. We get to take the bus home together that way. When you're newly married but parenting three kids of assorted ages and genders who come and go at all times of the day, night or week... sometimes you have to get creative about finding that "quality couple time" you need. A long bus ride home on a dreary day isn't half bad when you can curl up on someone's shoulder and hold his hand. Read more →

A Loaf of Bread, a Jug of Wine, and Thou

Looking at my blog banner makes me long for a day warm enough for a romantic picnic on the Pont des Arts with my beloved... "A Loaf of Bread, a Jug of Wine, and Thou" Read more →

Up close and personal

Architectural detail at Sacre Coeur, October 2009 I like getting close-ups of the great monuments and facades in Paris... I often notice things in photos I didn't see with the naked eye. Like, I never realized before that this winged statue at the back of Sacre Coeur is actually standing on... a DRAGON. Read more →

Another day... another cough attack. At least it's Friday, so I'm smiling. Read more →

I have to admit... it's kind of nice being in France and away from 24/7 American cable news. Gives my brain a chance to unplug; then I can read selected news items when I'm darn good and ready. Otherwise, it's just TOO DAMN MUCH. Read more →

Knock, Knock

Door knocker, Montmartre, October 2009 Read more →

Hmmm... Typepad has created it's own micro-blogging feature. Could this be the answer to my blogger's block? Read more →

Just a bit of the Butte

The bell tower of Sacre Coeur overlooks a street that looks as if you stepped back in time about 200 years. That is...if you can overlook all the souvenir shops that have popped up. Pfft! Read more →

Moulin

Moulin de la Galette on an October evening, Montmartre, 2009 Did you know Paris still has windmills? There are two in Montmartre and this one now tops a restaurant. Haven't eaten there so can't give you a review... anyone else ever been there? Read more →