We proved all the naysayers wrong -- we pulled off Thanksgiving dinner for 19 people (including us) with nary a hitch, unless you count an extra pan of veggies and one of stuffing a hitch (in a relatively small three bedroom townhouse). Steven's mom and Vitor arrived Monday, and the rest of the clan trickled …
It’s Been a While Since We Posted
"Life is what happens to us when we are making other plans." John Lennon Yes, life marches on and derails our plans to write at least one blog a week, but we are here now. Our time in the U.S. is drawing to a close and we have been very lackadaisical about writing a blog. …
Chicago to Maryland via Cincinnati and NC
A couple of weeks ago we said goodbye to family and friends in Chicago before we were there long enough to remember that it gets very cold. We had planned to drive all the way to Maryland, grab out hiking gear and then drive to the Smoky Mountains for a week of hiking and relaxation. …
Paris La Fin: Susanna
This month in Paris has been three separate trips for me, all wonderful in their own way. On Friday morning, I said goodbye to Terryl and Megan. That afternoon I welcomed Susanna. We spent Friday evening chatting. I played tour guide a little and we had a French brasserie dinner with a bottle of wine, …
Paris Part 2: Terryl and Megan
Or Gluten-Free Adventures in the City of Baguettes Mary Jo left last Thursday and Terryl was supposed to arrive the same day. In fact, we thought they nmight even meet each other. Alas, it was not to be. Poor Terryl's flight was sent back to Boston after flying for an hour and a half because …
The Stadium Tour Continues
I have been somewhat of a hiatus from the blogosphere. Sue has been doing all the heavy lifting of keeping our blog up to date and all of you informed of our travels. I am deeply grateful that she has been shouldering that burden, but the time has come for me to do some scribbling …
Every Day in Paris is a Good Day
Plus, a sad farewell to MJ and an unexpected solo day Saturday we marched back to the marche (market) because it's fun and we were now armed with extensive knowledge of fancy cheese. I know people think Paris is a harsh city, but I have not found that to be true. The cheese vendor was …
An Olympic Trip
When I said I was coming to Paris during the Olympics, half my friends were jealous and the other half warned that it would be crowded, dangerous and a big pain in the tush. (You know which half you're in Amy C.!) We've been here since Monday and the only things that have gone wrong …
Why Do We Have a Kitchen?
Plus our next move We go out to eat A LOT when we are in Chicago. We've already mentioned that there are tons of delicious restaurants, but it's also pretty much the only place where we have a consistent social life. And since it's summer, there are concerts to attend. Lyle and some of the …
It’s Hot, It’s Cold, It’s Raining, It’s Hot
Welcome to Chicago in the times of climate change. And change it does. By the day. Unless, of course, we have tickets to two Mets games at Wrigley Field, in which case it's guaranteed to be soaked-to-the-skin, blazing sun, hot and humid for both games. Not that I'm complaining. Today, it's rainy and chilly (to …
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Doing It On The Road 