La Dame qui Court
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Masters runner 65+ / MF6, gardener, mother of dragons, Zelda's YaYa, Île de France. New York me manquera toujours mais j’adore la France.
On my recent trip to Rouen, I was really picking up a Portland, Oregon vibe. This run could have been along the Willamette instead of the Seine.
December 4, 2025 at 5:56 PM
On my recent trip to Rouen, I was really picking up a Portland, Oregon vibe. This run could have been along the Willamette instead of the Seine.
I was in Rouen over the weekend and saw this window display in a bookstore of books banned in the USA. It made me feel sad about what has happened to the « land of the free ».
November 17, 2025 at 6:46 PM
I was in Rouen over the weekend and saw this window display in a bookstore of books banned in the USA. It made me feel sad about what has happened to the « land of the free ».
We are ready in Saint Martin de Bréthencourt.
October 31, 2025 at 5:38 PM
We are ready in Saint Martin de Bréthencourt.
I tried to mail a gift to our new baby grandson in Connecticut from La Poste in France . Sadly, we are now not even able to mail gifts valued at less than 80 euros due to the tarriff/customs issues in the US. Looking for other options !
September 16, 2025 at 1:35 PM
I tried to mail a gift to our new baby grandson in Connecticut from La Poste in France . Sadly, we are now not even able to mail gifts valued at less than 80 euros due to the tarriff/customs issues in the US. Looking for other options !
The harvest is going well in le jardin.
September 12, 2025 at 8:02 AM
The harvest is going well in le jardin.
Friday afternoon in the Tuileries. A perfect day to visit la Vasque Olympique before it is put away for the year.
September 6, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Friday afternoon in the Tuileries. A perfect day to visit la Vasque Olympique before it is put away for the year.
14 juillet chez nous. The village always has a party and fireworks on the 13th
July 14, 2025 at 7:11 AM
14 juillet chez nous. The village always has a party and fireworks on the 13th
So in my neck of the woods on France, McDonalds is rebranding with Canadian style Frites.
July 10, 2025 at 5:36 PM
So in my neck of the woods on France, McDonalds is rebranding with Canadian style Frites.
My only June race was our village's Fun Run, 2k with color bombing, obstacles, mud pits and climbing walls. The finish line is a shower.
July 5, 2025 at 10:42 AM
My only June race was our village's Fun Run, 2k with color bombing, obstacles, mud pits and climbing walls. The finish line is a shower.
Even the sunflowers are feeling the heat in the fields of Yvelines.
June 30, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Even the sunflowers are feeling the heat in the fields of Yvelines.
15 k run on a warm day in Île de France. The smoke from Canada’s fires was washed away by friday’s violent thunderstorms.
June 16, 2025 at 2:55 PM
15 k run on a warm day in Île de France. The smoke from Canada’s fires was washed away by friday’s violent thunderstorms.
I overcame my fear of tripping and falling at little trail 10k yesterday in Marolles en Hurepoix. Lovely people at the race, great volunteers and a 2nd place female finish !
May 25, 2025 at 6:54 AM
I overcame my fear of tripping and falling at little trail 10k yesterday in Marolles en Hurepoix. Lovely people at the race, great volunteers and a 2nd place female finish !
Morning 15k with flax in bloom.
May 7, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Morning 15k with flax in bloom.
Bon weekend from Giverny !
May 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Bon weekend from Giverny !
A straight up nice Friday in Paris.
April 12, 2025 at 2:14 PM
A straight up nice Friday in Paris.
Went back into Paris yesterday and I hit Smith and Son near Tuileries. Bought « The Serviceberry » and « Parable of the Sower ».
April 12, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Went back into Paris yesterday and I hit Smith and Son near Tuileries. Bought « The Serviceberry » and « Parable of the Sower ».
Gorgeous day à Paris today. We were about to get on our train home when the RER C home was canceled for the night. SCNF arranged buses for the stranded. Will be home in the wee hours.
April 4, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Gorgeous day à Paris today. We were about to get on our train home when the RER C home was canceled for the night. SCNF arranged buses for the stranded. Will be home in the wee hours.
Heure d’été. Powered up spring forward with some café and baked a tarte Normande.
March 30, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Heure d’été. Powered up spring forward with some café and baked a tarte Normande.
I raced the Foulées Etampoises 10K today. I tripped and fell at the 5k on a pothole, but managed to regroup and finish in 47:08 gun time. I was also interviewed (in French) when I collected my AG award. I was a bit timid about being called out as an americaine, but everyone was really nice.
February 16, 2025 at 2:37 PM
I raced the Foulées Etampoises 10K today. I tripped and fell at the 5k on a pothole, but managed to regroup and finish in 47:08 gun time. I was also interviewed (in French) when I collected my AG award. I was a bit timid about being called out as an americaine, but everyone was really nice.
Time is precious. May this weekend restore you and bring you light.
February 15, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Time is precious. May this weekend restore you and bring you light.
Timeline cleanse. I’m in Paris for a day off. Musée d’Orsay. Happy Valentines day.
February 14, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Timeline cleanse. I’m in Paris for a day off. Musée d’Orsay. Happy Valentines day.
France might be in a big budget crisis, but we still have plenty of eggs.
February 1, 2025 at 4:11 PM
France might be in a big budget crisis, but we still have plenty of eggs.
10 miles in the frozen fog. I had a very tight hamstring yesterday, so I bundled up, warmed up slow and finished around 9 minute per mile pace. Refueled with cheese and crackers, peanut butter and olives.
January 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
10 miles in the frozen fog. I had a very tight hamstring yesterday, so I bundled up, warmed up slow and finished around 9 minute per mile pace. Refueled with cheese and crackers, peanut butter and olives.
This little guy was happy about the fat balls i put out. Eurasian blue tit aka mésange bleu.
January 19, 2025 at 2:16 PM
This little guy was happy about the fat balls i put out. Eurasian blue tit aka mésange bleu.
Running into 2025 with a combination of "WTF" and "I can do this". Photo from last week's cold, wet and windy 10k race in Cernay La Ville, France.
January 11, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Running into 2025 with a combination of "WTF" and "I can do this". Photo from last week's cold, wet and windy 10k race in Cernay La Ville, France.