We have arrived at the end of year, we usually evaluate it by taking stock of hits and misses in the past twelve months. Naturally, we want to do better next year and so we set new goals. As we are motivated, all seem possible and attainable with hard work at this...

 "Christmas will always be as long as we stand heart to heart and hand in hand."  Dr. Suess Christmas is a time of hope and joy! When we look beyond troubles and are cheerful. It is time for family reunions, renewing friendships, sending cards, and exchanging gifts....

The enchanting Mary Poppins had a golden rule « In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. » It may appear daunting to teach English to your children when you do not speak English perfectly. What is important for your children is your encouragement...

You have been learning a foreign language and would like to make steady progress. This doesn’t have to be a boring or tedious process. Having been a student of the French language, I am familiar with the struggles of language learners. I am going to share some ways to...

‘A teacher affects eternity: he can never tell where his influence stops.’ –Henry Adams Our lives have been severely impacted due to Corona Virus. Lockdown was imposed nearly two months ago in France. This measure has forced us to visit the unfamiliar domain of...

Daffodils, the famous poem of William Wordsworth springs to my mind particularly at this time of the year when Daffodils can be seen everywhere. Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy had gone on a walk around Glencoyne Bay, Ullswater, in the Lake District. Dorothy wrote...

Come February and you know that it is the month of love. Heart-shaped decorations and merchandise adorn window-shops to beckon lovebirds. Valentines Day is celebrated on the 14th of February and over time it has become linked with romantic love. The legends believed...

Happy New Year! A brand new decade has started! This decade could be as exciting and exhilarating as you decide to make it. Most people go about making resolutions at the start of the calendar year. However, a survey reveals that four out of five people who make New...

  In Vendôme, Christmas celebrations officially started yesterday on 20th December with the distribution of lanterns to children by the Mayor Laurent Brillard. Soon after, glowing, white, gracefully dancing horses turned Vendôme into an enchanted town last...

It is that time of the year again when there is magic in the air. Your dreams know no bound and you expect the best to unfold. It is not just lighting on the Christmas tree but something deep in your spirit that illuminates. As you decorate your house for Christmas;...

Thanksgiving is celebrated in the United States on the 4th Thursday of November. The purpose of Thanksgiving Day is to be thankful for all the blessings from the past year. It is celebrated with family and friends who mean the most to you. Thanksgiving is also...

Clocks have been turned back for daylight saving. We observe the days are getting shorter and colder. When we transition into darker months starting late autumn until sunnier days in spring, some people feel down, irritated, low on energy levels, or suffer from...

When you think of Halloween do you imagine flying witches, haunted houses, creepy crawlies or sweets, candies, fun and frolic? Halloween may evoke a wide ranging response. It could give you a chill or a thrill. You may like it or hate it but you can’t ignore it....

You may think that we are leaving sunny weather behind and heading into colder months. However, you can still enjoy the summer vibe for just a bit longer in September. At the Paris Fashion Week (PFW)! This fall, you can see the Spring/ Summer 2020 trends. Paris, is...

The first quarter of 2019 is almost over. It is quite unbelievable that Spring is already here!   Nature is waking up in its splendor. Warm golden sunshine brightens the days, flowers are blooming and fragrant, and birds are chirping their melodious songs. It is like...

Vendôme is a charming town situated in central France along the river Loir.  It is 40 minutes by TGV from the French capital city of Paris, and accessible by air through the International airport of Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Orly International Airport. It has been...