Thrive, Life is your Opportunity!
“I was disappointed in myself for not being tough enough to take the flak, disappointed and ashamed. But as pilgrims must discover if they are to complete their quest, we are led to truth by our weaknesses as well as our strengths.” — Let Your Life Speak by Parker J. Palmer Yesterday we …
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Bon soir! Ferias L'Esprit 2025: De Fete Nimes means "fairs the spirit 2025 festive Nimes". There is likely a better non-literal definition. Since last Sunday we have watched the main streets that form the border of old town Nimes fill with white topped tents, light and sound fixtures and …
As our time in Nimes France is ending, I have felt good about having planned ahead for the next two weeks. Yet, a thought refused to leave me alone. My background in the wine industry left me with a love for Pinot Noir. We are leaving for Grenoble France tomorrow and 5 days later for Colmar France. …
[Read more...] about The Final Day: Changes, observations and pictures
Fluidity, flexibility; they are important to me. Too many years spent raging against the machine with too many head butts into impenetrable walls. Perhaps I am here on this existential plane to learn fluidity and flexibility. The rage and assaults on immovable objects that caused me pain and …
Last night I was writing a blog post. The windows in our third-floor apartment were open and periodically the streets below would resonate with cheering, singing and chanting. Last night was the European sports equivalent of the Super Bowl in the U.S. It was the UEFA Champion League final match …
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