When I was a kid back in the late 70’s, I was thrilled to get my first console game system called an Atari 2600. By the 80’s, I was even […]
Written by Charlie O'Shields
Written by Charlie O'Shields
Our prompt of butterflies was rather fun since it made me think of spring. Today, it was anything but springlike here as we endured freakishly cold weather in the Midwest. […]
Written by Charlie O'Shields
When I was a kid, I never actually visited a beach, but we always had seashells that we’d purchase or receive from friends. Every type of shell fascinated, but one […]
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Today, I’m still a bit jet-lagged from our Paris trip, and it feels much later to me than it actually is today. I keep looking at the clock thinking it’s […]
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Today, Philippe and I are making the long journey back home to the States. Our prompt of farm animals made me think of a fun French expression, “Oh la vache!” […]
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The last day on our Paris visit is always the busiest and I only had time for a lightning quick sketch with just a bit of color today. We still […]
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Despite the incredibly cold temperatures here in Paris, we braved them for a trip to the zoo with family. Since, our prompt today is “hats,” I chose the one worn […]
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Last night when we were having dinner and drinks with our friend, she talked about riding her bike sometimes through the streets of Paris. Watching the many cars go by […]
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Though there were plans to visit Disneyland Paris this week, the weather here is a bit too cold and today it actually snowed. So my “amusement park” for our prompt […]
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Though Philippe and I have spent the majority of time walking while here in Paris, on a few days, we’ve had to catch the Metro to get to our destination. […]
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Though there are many more exotic and wonderful options for dessert on these Paris trips, I’m usually full by the time dessert takes place. That’s why café gourmand has become […]
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Since there were no balloons of the inflatable type around me today for our prompt, I asked Philippe if balloon referred to anything else in French. He suggested a verre […]
Written by Charlie O'Shields