Lifestyle
Painting a Hardwood Floor — and Other Fits of Feng Shui
It all started with a picture my son sent me. But first I have to explain … The ideal vision for my century-old French Norman home lies somewhere between Parisian chic and French brothel; which is to say classy, of course, but why stop there when you can go completely...
Thanksgiving 2020 — With Humble Gratitude
One of our immutable traditions for Thanksgiving, besides the food, is going around the table and saying what we’re thankful for. It’s my favorite part of Thanksgiving.
Frenchify Your Christmas
My friend April had a great idea: “you should write a blog about the best French gifts for Christmas!” So with my best champagne-glass-half-full attitude, I’ve put together a list of bright ideas to help you with your holiday shopping.
Learning French — Or Anything — The Right Way
I learned a lesson about learning French. But in typical Kelley fashion, I have to circle the block a couple of times before getting to the point …
Live Your Dream Life Now (or as much of it as you can muster)
Some people think that in order for your dream life to fully materialize, it requires the death of a wealthy relative you’ve never met and didn’t know you had, or picking the winning lottery numbers, the odds of which are worse than those of being hit by falling satellite parts.
Kindness – One Word that can Change the Past and Shape the Future
With so many challenges and so much discord at this time, it is my wish and hope that we practice all the deliberate kindness toward one another that we can find.
Product Review: In Your Face Cream
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9 Solutions for Thinning Hair THAT WORK!
Then one morning about a year ago as I was getting out of the shower, I squeegeed my hair back as per usual and noticed that my resulting lock of hair felt only a fraction as thick as it used to be.
Living Socially Distanced
No matter what your viewpoint happens to be on the subject, there’s no denying that social distancing for the Coronavirus has affected you, whether you’re sheltering at home or just on a hunt for toilet paper, household supplies, and a decent bagel.