Author Sherri Winston, excited for the future./JC Penny photo I’ve never been one to make a big to do over my birthday. Even as a kid I remained low-key on the subject. As long as my mom made me a banana cake with cream frosting, I was good. Recent world events have changed my mind. … Continue reading IT’S BIRTHDAY WEEK
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THE LANGUAGE OF FOOD
..."pain" doesn't have to hurt, it just has to taste good because means bread.
IT’S THE TWELVE DAYS OF PARIS
...and this is what I've learned: Trois voitures Deux pizzas and I know that orange is feminine. With twelve days remaining before I set off for Paris, I've been hard at work studying French on Duolingo. I am officially in a panic. Indeed, I've learned over two-hundred-fifty words. I can say "I want" (je veux) … Continue reading IT’S THE TWELVE DAYS OF PARIS
DAY THREE: I’m trying
Looking forward to the future. The impetus for my upcoming Paris trip is just fulfilling a lifelong dream. I’ve always rejected the concept of “A bucket list,” yet I am conscious of wanting to start this next chapter of my life before ...well, I kick the bucket. My mom was a tough woman. A smart, … Continue reading DAY THREE: I’m trying
DAY TWO: Studying for Paris
Only 20 days until it's "sayornara." Um, I meant to say, “au revoir!"