Tag: Brussels
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If Only I Could Remember What I Actually Ate
What’s the most money you’ve ever spent on a meal? Was it worth it? From 2002-2004 my family lived in Belgium, the heart of Europe, for my husband’s job. It was a wonderful opportunity for our family, for our daughters, for seeing more of the world, for experiencing another culture in a way that a…
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The Papacy and the Pendulum
Tuesday, April 15, 2025: Day 3 of Holy Week Reflections Pope Francis, who at age 88 is one of the oldest reigning popes of modern times, is the current Bishop of Rome. His papacy began on March 13, 2013, and I remember the day very clearly. I was in my classroom at my first school,…
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Dates or a “Date”?
My daughter once told me about a friend of hers, “He’s not a very adventurous eater like we are, Mom.” To say I am an adventurous eater is an understatement. I will taste just about anything. I only have a few things on my “don’t eat” list: eggs (unless they are well-incorporated into a recipe,…
Michelle Blanchard Ardillo 