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As pre-pandemic activities slowly resume, I've been following the news from France, calculating when I might return for a much desired visit.

Two years ago, I was eagerly looking forward to another fabulous vacation in Quebec. Instead, I was detained at the border and sent home.

Having some insight into the wild and unpredictable Euro 2020 tournament, makes it easy to see why soccer is the world's most popular sport.

With Father's Day this Sunday, I thought I'd write about the insanity that marked my dad's childhood and left permanent scars on his psyche.

Sebastian Junger's portrayal of the deadliest combat zone from the decades-long war in Afghanistan sheds light on life in the U.S. infantry.

The Archipelago of Another Life, part 4/4 of bestselling French novel by Andreï Makine, along with spectacular shots of the Shantar Islands.

A brief look at some of the uplifting news stories from France in May 2021. Images, art, archeology, and other items of interest.

Part II of my trip to the National Museum of Women in the Arts, the only museum in the world dedicated to championing women in the arts.

Part II of my trip to the National Museum of Women in the Arts, the only museum in the world dedicated to championing women in the arts.

My trip to the National Museum of Women in the Arts, the only major museum in the world solely dedicated to championing women in the arts.

The Archipelago of Another Life, part 3 of 4 of an 8-week read-along of a bestselling novel from France, by Andreï Makine.

How an Instagram video went viral overnight and destroyed the life of Mila, a teen aspiring to become a social media influencer.

In 1943, my mother entered an essay contest for Detroit high school students. Her essay won her a 4-yr scholarship to Wayne State University.

A brief look at some of the uplifting news stories from France in April 2021. Images, books, videos, contests, and exhibitions of interest.