At the age of sixty, the occasions are few and further between when I feel like a “little girl at heart.” Imagining myself attending a Russian ballet–in Russia–is one of these occasions. During a time of ballet lessons, pirouetting, leotards and standing on my toes (though not very well, or for very long) I, like…
With only one full day in London we had to choose which sight to see in this beautiful, historic city. The forecast for light rain and cool autumn weather convinced us to spend the majority of the day sightseeing indoors. A quick trip by express train into the center of London brought quick smiles to…
Though this Notre Dame was constructed during the 1200’s a.d., the original church at this site was built in the 5th century. During the hundred years war in the 1300’s, the English held this as a prize possession of war. It was liberated by a woman, Joan of Arc, in 1429. Listening to God, Joan of Arc,…
