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Oops… I went to the Champagne capital of the world 

Champagne Mistletoe, merriment, and mulled wine this holiday season. I stood apart from the rest of the group, my fingers lingering over the dull ridges and faded graffiti made by generations of mischievous workers, tense citizens, and bored children.  One morning, a few weeks ago, I found myself in Reims, the champagne capital of theContinue reading “Oops… I went to the Champagne capital of the world “

Oops… I got caught in the rain

“Some people feel the rain… others just get wet’ That quote has bounced around in my head ever since I was a little girl. Some people just didn’t get it. Some people didn’t know how to find adventure in everyday life, some people didn’t know what it was like to dance in the rain. Lately,Continue reading “Oops… I got caught in the rain”

Oops… I went to Brussels

“Want to go to Brussels?” ….. I sat thinking. My very cozy, comfy, normal Sunday just got thrown a curve ball.  The question bounced around in my head as I read and reread the text message until I finally sat up decidedly. Why not?  I gathered my things quickly, said goodbye to my vision forContinue reading “Oops… I went to Brussels”

Oops… I support women’s wrongs

women’s wrongs Why not right? I’ve always been a bit of a goody-two-shoes. My deviousness and mischief rarely surfaced, choosing instead to stay stashed in the background where they wouldn’t get caught.  I always secretly envied those more rebellious than I. The ones who follow the rules often get the short end of the stick. Continue reading “Oops… I support women’s wrongs”