Sunshine and water

I’ve been a bit backlogged uploading my blogs, but here is my entry from a few weeks ago 🙂 I’m not in my usual sit spot today, but at another park close to the center of town. It’s a beautiful day out; 75 degrees and sunny, pleasantly cool in the shade with a few wispy […]

Mistral and mi-saison

When I close my eyes and tune in to my surroundings, I am surrounded by the gentle rustling of leaves as the wind dances through the air. Today is windy—not quite as windy as it was a few weeks ago, but pleasantly breezy—a pleasant counterbalance to the sun’s warmth and yesterday’s humidity. It’s the mi-saison—not […]

Secret Gardens and the Beginnings of Fall

I’m sitting in a little garden, just off the main road between Sciences Po campus and the Wellesley-in-Aix center. Just to my left is the Musée du Pavillon de Vendôme, a stout yellow building with rows and rows of tall windows framed by stone garlands. It’s just after lunchtime, sunny with a slight breeze, and […]