A young person smiles while holding a large bouquet of colorful flowers. The setting appears to be indoors, with a light-colored background.
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Mother’s Day in France

So pretty! And the flowers look nice too. Yesterday was the « Fête des Mères » here in France. You see signs for the holiday in shop windows (especially jewelers and chocolatiers),…
A young person with curly hair stands on a city street, smiling while holding a dog's leash. The background features outdoor seating and buildings typical of an urban area.
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Joyeuses Pâques

Fun fact: here in France, the Easter Bunny doesn't bring eggs. Instead, we have the Easter bells ("les cloches de Pâques). Wait, what? Traditionally, Catholic churches don't ring their bells…
A vibrant light show illuminates a historic archway during a nighttime event, with a crowd gathered in front enjoying the spectacle.
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NYE in Munich

Photo by Eden Garhart-Smith I'll admit it: I was nervous to go out for New Years Eve in a city I've never been to, on a bone-chillingly cold night. We'd…
A wooden star sits atop a creatively decorated Christmas tree, which features stacked wooden blocks and colorful ornaments. The tree is adorned with tinsel and warm lights, creating a festive atmosphere.
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Christmas Eve in Lyon

Merry Christmas Eve, everyone! We had our big family celebration this evening (all three of us). Tomorrow, we'll eat leftovers and charcuterie. Our wooden Christmas tree (It does not suck…
A performer in a red Santa costume gracefully hangs from a hoop, showcasing an impressive aerial pose. The background features festive decorations and a sign that reads "Glam Queens Play Ground."
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Merry Christmas Eve Eve!

Christmas hoop choreo at my local aerial studio It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Judging by the crowds when I went out to get some final gifts today,…
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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Kristian made me a coffee, with a side of Russell Stover chocolates. (Lilian got a chocolate milk with a side of Frozen™ jelly beans.) Lilian and I made a card…
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Memorial Day 2015

If the quality of a long weekend can be gauged by how dirty and sticky your child was by the end of it, I'd say this one was pretty damn awesome.…