A reader of my blog recently pondered the question of what to pack when visiting the most fashionable city in the world: Paris. Parisian style is world renown, so wondering what to pack for a first-time visit is a totally legitimate concern. Who wants to be caught looking like the classic American tourist? Not moi, [...]

Next week, we will break bread (and a turkey leg or two) with family and friends on a day observed to give thanks.  Some will travel across town while others several states or even a country to mark the Thanksgiving holiday.   Perhaps, the festive weekend will include a museum or art gallery walk, a night [...]