The easiest way to avoid regrets is to ask yourself this question, "If not now, when?" It's a powerful way to put life and our decisions about how we spend our time into perspective"
Wednesday Grats?
Posted by Paula on 4/22/2026, 4:30 am
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Wednesday Grats
Posted by Delta on 4/22/2026, 12:05 pm, in reply to "Wednesday Grats?"
Sleepy Time tea. Couldn't sleep and had an early doctor's appointment for a checkup.
Gold Bond healing lotion and Amope. My winter feet are ready for sandals.
My clematis have been so pretty this year. The first bloom is almost over.
The tulips that my husband planted in a pot so that we could take them with us are blooming right outside my window. I didn't expect it to bloom this year because he planted it way too late.
Our next-door neighbor has been bringing us a lot of strange things lately: a lavender tool bag, a Christmas cookie jar, 2 gallons of Pine Sol, A quart of local honey, and a beautiful and expensive room-sized rug. There were other things that I can't remember right now. Everything was new with tags or still sealed. I guess he is clearing out some more of the things that his wife had bought before she passed away. When she found a sale, she stocked up, but he never eats at home now, and I guess he figures he will never use the 8 gallons of Pine Sol or eat 2 gallons of honey he found. We are grateful for it.
Cinq Choses Pour Moi
Posted by Krista on 4/22/2026, 8:39 am, in reply to "Wednesday Grats?"
1) Dad's iron infusion went well yesterday
2) federal minimum wage went up so I got a little raise at the radio station
3) really enjoying working on their website (yoursaintjohn.ca). Started a new feature called "Charity of the Week" yesterday -- sent out over 30 emails and have already heard back from 5 charities that would love to be featured
dad's iron infusion went well. I'll bet he will feels better and may feel more rested after he sleeps, too.
Your charities of the week sounds like a great idea.
I wish we still had good radio stations. Most of our local stations just play songs and ads on loop. No live DJs. When my daughter's whole family had COVID I was taking them dinner every night. I heard the same songs and ads there and back every single night. Boring.
Nice about the raise and your Dad's infusion going well!!!
Mine
Posted by Paula on 4/22/2026, 4:56 am, in reply to "Wednesday Grats?"
Saw 4 clients last night. The internet connection was great. I'd been concerned about that. Seeing clients while I'm here is not all altruistic. I don't get benefits as a private contractor so no work for 3 1/2 weeks is an added expense. I'm seeing 5 tonight. This little bit won't change my income much but I'll take what I can. It was sweet because they were happy for me and wanted to.see out my windows and the apartment.
Visited the Grand Palais yesterday. What a beautiful building! And the surrounding grounds were beautiful...an oasis in the middle of Paris. There is a Matisse exhibition right now. I fell in love with his work when I visited his museum last October. This exhibit is wonderful.
Heading to the Marche Grenelle in a few minutes. It's an outdoor market, selling food and goods. Antoine from my travel FB group said they have the best fried chicken. He left France for the states when he was 19 and returned with his wife to live here about 4 years ago. I think they're in their late fifties, early sixties. We'll see because my Tennessee grandma made the best fried chicken!
Les Frenchies is my Facebook group. Antoine and Colleen are down to earth, expel people who are unkind in their posts, are self-promoting their businesses, or making political comments. They want it to be a safe place for people who.live Paris and want to learn more about it. They have made tons of videos of how to do this or that (ie buy a metro ticket, avoid pickpockets, choosing restaurants....just about everything you can think of. One of my favs is a trip to the Costco in Paris! They are having a meet-up tomorrow night for a small group of us, charcuterie and wine. The restaurant is a 9 minute walk from here. I'm excited to be meeting them in person. Very down to earth and funny.
Hope you all enjoy your day!
I love the pic below of the kids drawing at the Matisse exhibition. I have a similar one of kids drawing at Monet's Giverny home from several years ago.
No, no, no
Posted by Delta on 4/22/2026, 7:26 pm, in reply to "Mine"
My Tennessee grandmother made the best fried chicken. LOL. You are right, it is going to be hard to beat a Tennessee grandmother in the fried chicken department. Even in Paris, where everything seems enchanted.
It was nice that your clients got a look at Paris from your window. I am sure that was a highlight of their day. I like that you can take your work with you when you need to.
The pics are gorgeous as usual.
The chicken was.awful! LOL
Posted by Paula on 4/23/2026, 6:56 am, in reply to "No, no, no"
The booth I wanted to try was out of it btt I decided which booth I wanted to try. The only booth left with fried chicken was where I landed. I may try again when the market is open again...Sunday
Paula
Posted by Beverly on 4/22/2026, 11:37 am, in reply to "Mine"
I ❤️ seeing the architecture and art. It's thrilling and beautiful.
G Your Frenchie gathering sounds grand and fun.
Love reading these and
Posted by Krista on 4/22/2026, 8:37 am, in reply to "Mine"
how wonderful to be meeting friends you've made there in person! And to be able to work remotely? Amazing!
