The Paris Traveler

Today is one of those days where what I am writing has nothing to do with Paris but is something that I really want to bring to your awareness–just in case you need to be made aware.
 In 1994 the gentleman you see here, Jon Kabatt Zinn published, Wherever You Go, There You Are:Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life.  It’s a fascinating book that outlines a simple path on how to become more aware, attuned, mindful–whatever you want to call it to each moment in your life. Sort of opening yourself up to the “silence” inside your head instead of listening to all the …read more

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If I could plan your trip to Paris and was allowed to select your accommodations, hands down, I would set you up in one of the hundreds of vacation apartment rentals available throughout the city.  I had no idea anything like this existed until I began researching places to live when I temporarily relocated there in 2005.  Back then, there were a “handful” of websites catering to this type of thing.   Now, there is an almost endless selection of apartments available to fit all needs–from tiny studios for one person to amazing homes that have been featured in numerous …read more

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Clara over at Tips of All Sorts has five great video clips about Kim Peek who is better know as “Rain Man” depicted by Dustin Hoffman in the awarding winning film by the same name.
It’s part of a fascinating documentary about the man, who some say is, “the world’s greatest savant.” Since the influence of computers and search engines in our daily lives, Peek has also become known as “a living Google”! All I can say is we sat around and watched the videos in awe.
I know, this is a blog about Paris, but so what. From time to time …read more

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