The Movie Dunkirk: Family History and Age-Old Father-Son Arguments
February 13th, 2018We watched the movie Dunkirk with our kids recently and the discussion afterward may be familiar to many of you moms. It definitely posed an unanswerable question for me: How to show a father and son that although they have 180 degree opposed views, they are alike when it comes to maintaining a completely immovable stance. The example was Christopher Nolan’s movie Dunkirk. For those of you who haven’t seen it, here’s a look. ... Read More
Cire Trudon – The Oldest Candlemaker in Paris
January 10th, 2017Almost 400 years ago, a little candle company was established in Paris on Rue Saint Honoré, providing candles to the royal court and parishes throughout the city. Cire Trudon now specializes in scented candles: thoughtfully formulated aromas that will transport you to a different time and place, each with its own personality and narrative. ... Read More
70th Anniversary of D-Day
June 4th, 2014As June 6th approaches, this year marking the 70th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy, it’s time to take a moment for reflection. France will never forget the sacrifice of the Allied soldiers who came to free them from Nazi occupation on D-Day, and each year French residents of Normandy host commemorative events to ... Read More
