Today, Ray and I went to the famous Musee d’Orsay here in Paris. This art museum is located in what originally was a train station, which was built in 1900. In the early 1980s, it was converted into 220,000 square feet of museum space over four floors, and the museum officially opened in 1986. The…
Pompidou Center for Modern Art
Today we went to the Pompidou Center for Modern Art. This is a favorite art museum for Ray and me because we both love modern art and the Pompidou’s exhibitions and collections are incomparable. Another great thing about the Pompidou is that in the permanent collection, they divide the paintings and sculptures by artistic period…
First Full Day in Paris
I am very tired at the moment in the best possible way. It’s 11:19 pm here, and this morning, Ray and I went to the Frank Gehry-designed building that houses the Foundation of Louis Vuitton. There, we attended an extensive exhibit of Mark Rothko’s art. While I’m not a huge Rothko fan, I was heartened by many things:…
We Made It!
We are in Paris and staying near the Arc de Triomphe. We took a train from Charles DeGalle airport, made one easy switch, and then walked just a few blocks to our hotel on a quiet street. Ray, an excellent navigator, had our route all mapped out so my only job was to say, “Yes,”…
On the Plane!
Ray and I are on an Air France flight to Paris, waiting to take off. So far, I have no one on the other end of my row. Ray has the same. We are sitting in aisle seats and he is in front of me. He was supposed to be across but a teenage girl…
Off on a Quick Trip to Paris!
Ray and I are heading off tomorrow for a short trip to Paris. About a month ago, Ray broached the subject of going for a visit to our favorite art museums. Never to be one to quash a great idea, I immediately jumped on board. (You can always count on me when it comes to…
Another Atmospheric River
I am sitting in my office. It is raining outside – gently at the moment – but it was harder just a little while ago. It has been raining on and off all day after a full night of heavy rain. We got four inches just last night. Tomorrow it is due to rain again,…
A Few Highlights of Today
Today, there were a few highlights. Here they are: As for now, I’m headed to sleep early. I am looking forward to a restful night in this very quiet place with its comfy bed. I hope everyone is having a good President’s Day weekend. I’ll be checking back in tomorrow.
Our Parish’s Book Honoring Those Who Have Died
At St. Thomas the Apostle, Hollywood, we have a book in which the names of loved ones who have died can be recorded. These people are prayed for every year on or near the anniversary of their death. Every year in February, two names are called out that are very familiar to me: my father,…
Our Son-in-Law’s All-Homemade Mediterranean Dinner for Valentine’s Day
Last night, our son-in-law, Ron, made Valentine’s Day dinner for Ray, Rachael, Liz, Ethan, and me. Everything he served, except for the lettuce, was completely homemade. This included pita bread, tzatziki (a sauce made with cucumber, yogurt, and parsley), and seitan, a flour-based high-protein meat substitute that was so delicious that you’d never suspect it…
20 Minutes a Day 