If I had only three days in Paris, I know exactly what I would do (assuming everything was open on these days…check the websites for hours of operation and other restrictions). Day 1: Flying in from California and arriving at CDG at 10 AM, the first stop is always lunch…

Welcome Back My Resistant Passengers: This is going to be a tough summer for me. Finn is chomping at the bit to leave the nest and I am desparately holding on to them. As my friend Jacqueline said when we went through this with our first kids three years ago…

Welcome Back My Funky Passengers: I have been in a major funk the last few months. …

Welcome Back My Progressive Passengers: Finn is back! And officially a high school graduate? Why the question mark? Finn finished all their classes in December so was technically a graduate at that point, but then there were the ceremonies. Once you walk across the stage, is it official? Well, Finn…

Welcome Back My Hopeful Passengers: The bad news is so overwhelming right now, even George has taken up drinking. At least he has good taste drinking the puppy version of Veuve Clicquot rose, one of my all-time favorites. Yesterday I was talking to my CFI Rebecca and told her that…

Welcome Back My Powerful Passengers: I’ve spent the last few weeks wanting to write about what is going on in the world but couldn’t come up with the right angle. My TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram feeds are filled with various takes on the Roe v Wade situation. …

Welcome Back My Safe and Sound Passengers: Yes, it’s come to this. I purchased a pop-up puppy pool for Good Boy George along with 100 ball pit balls so my puppy can work his brain and forage for his kibble and treats. This was recommended by professional dog trainers. …

Guncle by Steven Rowley I really liked Guncle and found it to be a quick and satisfying read. There were even some happy tears at one point and my heart may have expanded just a little as I got close to the end of the book. I especially liked that the main character, Patrick…

Greenwich Park by Katherine Faulkner My 17-year-old found this book for me to read and write about as part of an experiment. They suggested that I read the popular books, write about them, and share on social media and see what happens. Unfortunately, some of the books made popular by the likes of Oprah and…