This is the last week I’ll be featuring Central France: Villerest and Roanne. During our stay there last summer, we came across these brightly decorated utility boxes—and they have doors—of some sort! If you would like to see past posts from Central France, you can begin here! This is my contribution to the weekly Thursday Doors challenge, hosted…
Month: February 2026
One-Liner Wednesday: Building Castles
Here’s another quote on writing. I wrote this one on a sticky note, and hung it on my computer for a number of years. “I’m writing a first draft and reminding myself that I’m simply shoveling sand into a box so that later I can build castles.” Shannon Hale For more one-liners, visit One-Liner Wednesday hosted by…
Happy Valentine’s!
Belle left the train and strolled toward home. When her phone dinged, she read the message from her husband. Stopping mid-stride, she typed, “What? Why?” He explained. She replied, “I know it’s Valentine’s, so why would you take me there?” They messaged back and forth until she said, “Okay, I’ll be home as soon as…
Thursday Doors: Still in Roanne
Roanne in central France is a fascinating place to wander around, admiring the old along with the new (or newish). ~~ Roanne is also well known for its street art! I hope you enjoyed another peek at Roanne, France! Thank you for stopping by! If you would like to see the other two posts from…
One-Liner Wednesday: Your Own Voice
“There comes a point in your life when you need to stop reading other people’s books and write your own.” Albert Einstein For more one-liners, visit One-Liner Wednesday hosted by Linda Hill. Happy midweek to you!
CFFC: Inventions
Inside the Notre-Dame de Strasbourg Cathedral in France, you will find a magnificent astronomical clock. The clock, a masterpiece of the Renaissance, is the product of a collaboration between artists, mathematicians, and technicians. Watchmakers, sculptors, painters, and automata-makers worked together. The first clock on this spot was built in the middle of 14th century and the…
Thursday Doors: More Roanne
For the second week, I am featuring the former river port city of Roanne, situated beside the Loire River, a one-hour train trip northwest from Lyon in central France. The city is rich in history dating back to the Romano-Gallie age. The Église de Saint-Louis was constructed between 1864-1881 and has undergone several restorations since. Besides its religious…
Where She Wasn’t Meant to Land
“Oh, the weather outside is frightful,” Alice sang, rushing down the outdoor stairs. “But it is not delightful,” she mumbled just before her foot slipped on the ice. Arms flailing, she landed hard on the sidewalk. The air shimmered. In the next breath, she stood at the top of the stairs again. Her heart pounding,…
One-Liner Wednesday: First Words, Yum!
“There is something delicious about writing the first words of a story.” Beatrix Potter For more one-liners, visit One-Liner Wednesday hosted by Linda Hill. Happy midweek to you!
