Musings

The French Connection

~ Harper220

No doubt Ireland is my soul home.  But it is safe to say that France is second on the list of places I could live. I’ve had the good fortune to see some amazing sights there over the years….skiing the Olympic slopes of Val d’Isere, walking the stoney beaches of Nice in the South of France, perusing the lavender regions in Provence, tastings at wineries in Bordeaux, honoring the fallen soldiers at Omaha Beach in Normandy, and yes even a pilgrimage to Lourdes. But Paris is the place that keeps calling me back. Because let’s face it, it is the city of LOVE! Continue reading →

Happy Birthday Dad!

~ Harper220

Today would have been my dad’s 79th birthday. Well, shall I say it is his 79th birthday. And even though I am in Paris I am still going to celebrate it!  I miss him everyday and he is constantly in my thoughts.  I am sure he would want me to enjoy the day!  But I still had to recognize his legacy and his contribution to this world. Continue reading →

Recipe: Mothering Sunday

~ Harper220

Living in this part of the world I get to experience two days dedicated to all the moms out there!  In Ireland and the U.K. it is called “Mothering Sunday” and falls during Lent.  While I don’t celebrate this one myself, as I only celebrate the U.S. Mother’s Day in May,  I still recognize it.  I have so many friends over here who do celebrate.  So I just want to wish each and every one of you who is a mom, grandma, great grandma, stepmom, adoptive mom, godmom or somehow a maternal influence on a human being, a happy and blessed day! Continue reading →

Girl Power! International Women’s Day & National Women’s Enterprise Day

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Today is Wednesday which usually means I do a cooking tutorial for my Woman Crush Wednesday series. I choose a female chef and recreate one of her recipes live on Snapchat.  However, today is a momentous day around the world.  It is International Women’s Day which is being played out in many different ways.  Various events from marathons, marches, lunches and summits, all highlighting this year’s theme of #beboldforachange.   Continue reading →