A Handful of Dreams – Page 38 – Family Adventures in France

A husky stands near a water fountain, playfully trying to catch the water as it splashes up. The ground is wet, indicating recent use of the fountain.

France travel

En Vacances

In which I flee the heat to spend a week in Marseille.

Hope August 3, 2026

family France grumble

The Sound of Silence

In which I am left to my own devices (with a quick update about why I can't go back to the US just yet). What would you do with 2-3 weeks all on your own?

Hope July 24, 2026

A large "#Lausanne" sign is displayed along the waterfront, with people enjoying the view and a cloudy sky above. The scene captures a vibrant atmosphere near Lac Léman.

friends travel

Lausanne

We spent this past weekend visiting with some friends in Lausanne, Switzerland. We (finally) got our A/C (mostly) fixed, but the heat wave continues unabated. We sure were glad to…

Hope July 13, 2026

A colorful illustration of a man with curly hair and a mustache, dressed in a formal suit with a bow tie. He holds a cane and stands against a blue sky with a green apple in the corner.

France sports

Allez Les Diables!

Kristian and I went shopping the other day and the guy helping us out said, "Hey, your French is decent, are you Belgian?" First of all, this is empirically hilarious.…

Hope July 6, 2026

A woman and a girl sit closely together, both making playful expressions. The girl is holding a toothbrush, while the woman wears glasses and has curly hair.

family France

Dental Plan? Lisa Needs Braces

We had our first French dentist appointments last week. It was incredibly efficient. I think all three of us were in and out in less than an hour. They took…

Hope July 3, 2026

A person stands in front of a large cave entrance surrounded by rocky terrain and greenery. The scene captures a sunny day, highlighting the contrast between the bright outdoors and the dark cave opening.

Aerial France grumble

Things to do in Lyon When You’re Hot

I won't bury the lede... the heatwave broke last night! I was suffering at home when, all of a sudden, I could hear the wind pick up outside. Kristian was…

Hope June 29, 2026

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365 Project – Week 2

Here's another week's worth of photos. I need a new point and shoot. The one we have right now takes terrible pictures in low light.

Hope January 16, 2011

Happy Delurking Day!

According to Chris at Rude Cactus, today is Delurking Day. Which means that, if you read a blog but never comment, you should leave a note to say hi. I'll…

Hope January 14, 2011

How Not to Do Yoga: A Primer

If you really want to mess yourself up while doing yoga, I highly recommend that you show up late and out of breath. Bonus points for not being in the…

Hope January 11, 2011

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Ask a Geeky Girl: Destroying Data

A few weeks ago, we talked about what to do when your hard drive dies and you want to save your data. Well, now we're going to talk about the…

Hope January 10, 2011

365 Project photos random

365 Project – Week 1

It's my first week doing a 365 Project and I've already forgotten to take a photo. Whoops. Dustin is going to tell me that it's because I'm not uploading my…

Hope January 9, 2011

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Book Report Friday: The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake

I wasn't sure what to expect when I first picked up The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender. It got a lot of rave reviews, but the concept…

Hope January 7, 2011

A Few Random Thoughts for the Day

I feel like my 365 Project photos have been cluttering up the blog. I'm going to keep taking them, but I'm going to post a week's worth in one post…

Hope January 6, 2011

365 Project photos random

Handmade Cards….

... Sure are lovely. But they're a total PITA to make.

Hope January 5, 2011

365 Project photos

Ladies Luv Kewl Treev

Hope January 4, 2011

365 Project crafty photos

A Quilted Sneak Peek

I might actually finish this bad boy this weekend.

Hope January 3, 2011

A husky stands near a water fountain, playfully trying to catch the water as it splashes up. The ground is wet, indicating recent use of the fountain.

France travel

En Vacances

Hope August 3, 2026

family France grumble

The Sound of Silence

Hope July 24, 2026

A large "#Lausanne" sign is displayed along the waterfront, with people enjoying the view and a cloudy sky above. The scene captures a vibrant atmosphere near Lac Léman.

friends travel

Lausanne

Hope July 13, 2026

A colorful illustration of a man with curly hair and a mustache, dressed in a formal suit with a bow tie. He holds a cane and stands against a blue sky with a green apple in the corner.

France sports

Allez Les Diables!

Hope July 6, 2026

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