I still can't get the Musee d'Orsay place out of my mind

I suppose the title needs no further elaboration. This video was taken in late October of 2007. Just let me say the next time you're in Paris, skip the Louvre and its lines -- go to the Orsay.

Plan to spend a half day and get the audio guide.

Fun with Photoshop after a visit to Plimouth Plantation

thinking about the Mayflower

Plimouth Plantation

woman

doorway

Happy New Year's Eve!

Paris in the past - Jardin des Tuilleries

Jardin des Tuilleries and Champs Elysees

 Jardin des Tuilleries

Rue de Rivoli et Jardin des Tuilleries

Christmas in Michigan

This picture was so good it demands a repeat -- thanks Aunt Thea!

Taken in 2012 by Aunt Thea at Bernice's condo, Grand Rapids

Flashback: Susie's Open House and Selling Teddy Bears, December 2001 in Rutland, Vermont

Susie with Dorothy and Joyce keeping tabs

Mary in the kitchen

Off to set up at the craft show at the Mount St. Joe Academy in Rutland.

Paris in the past - Grand and Petit Palais, 1900 Exposition

Grand Palais

Petit Palais

Autumn in Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, Rhode Island

Now that winter is in semi-full swing here in Rhode Island and certainly around much of the rest of the northern US, here's a little something to remind us all that beauty is only a season or two away. . .

Paris in the past - The Madeleine and rue Royale

Praying Mantis on our window

If truth be told -- and right here it will be -- I've never seen a praying mantis outside of some "insectarium" or other controlled world. Susie first caught sight of this guy (or gal) and we had to record it for posterity. Impressive creature.

If I were a bug and found myself within eyeball-ranger of this baby I'd sweating bullets or whatever insects sweat.

Paris in the past - Opera Garnier

grand staircase

inauguration of the Opera Garnier