The change in lifestyle sometimes brings revelations that one does not expect. I have embarrassed the daily shopping and not storing a great deal of food to have on hand to cook and eat. This brought a little bit of an issue as when I woke up it was pouring down rain. Sunday is my… Read More Revelations but good ones
Having been retired for almost a year now (10 months) and having decided to spend part of the year in France, I have begun to realize that routine is important in life. When you are working, your life contains a daily routine, get up, have breakfast (possibly), spend 8-10 at work and commuting, come home… Read More Thoughts
I went for my usual Friday night dinner at Le Panache. It is always fantastic food and a fun place to spend time. Before I ordered, Diego, the chef brought out an appetizer for me that he had created that was not on the menu. It was grilled asparagus with ceviche and passion fruit. As… Read More Happy and Sad
I wanted to do some shopping for fruits and olives today so I walked to the farmers market that is held every Tuesday. It is about a 1.25 mile walk to the market from the apartment I am staying in. While I was walking there and knew I had to walk back, I thought about… Read More Back to usual
I went to the Victor Hugo market for some quick shopping. Needed a baguette and some Jambon de Bodega so I could make lunch. After the shopping, I made lunch and decided to have a picnic on the side of the Canal de Brienne. I chose that location as it was windy again and I… Read More Pretty Normal Day
Comme d’habitude means as usual in French and that was what I thought my day was going to be. It was going to be the usual Thursday, I would get up, eat breakfast, read, then head out to lunch, wander the city, join the run group and then quick dinner and bed. Much of it… Read More Comme d’habitude but not
I subscribe to a blog from someone who is a British ex-pat living in southern France. They have made the move completely unlike me who so far has not jumped in with both feet but am just putting my toes in. She entitled her blob post When living your holidays becomes your life. After 3… Read More Good realizations about my next chapter and other observations – nothing too deep
I did my usual routine of going to the Saint Aubin’s farmers market in the morning. It is alway pretty busy with a very eclectic group of people. The combination of hipsters, older people, young families and other always gives it a good atmosphere. It is also fun to see people run into their friends… Read More Sundays are always active but fun
The day started out as normal. I got up and had breakfast. I, then, had to do some shopping. I needed some things for lunch and breakfast. I walked over to the Victor Hugo market to get what I needed. On the walk over I noticed, that Friday morning seems to be the day when… Read More A surprising day
I am Dulles Airport waiting on my flight for my return to Toulouse. I am going back for 2.5 months. I am very excited to return to Toulouse and continue my adventure. I will get to revisit things that I enjoyed the last time I was there and I hope find new and different things… Read More The next episode in Peter’s Next Chapter has begun
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