Voilà

May 6, 2014 Photo (126/365): "Voilà!"

"Hath the pearl less whiteness because of its birth? Hath the violet less brightness for growing near earth?"

- Sir Thomas Moore

Cinq

May 5, 2014 Photo (125/365): "Cinco de mayo"

Yes, I am a French teacher (& a pirate ;-) and I know that Cinco de mayo commemorates the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla. I also know that the Mexicans may have won the battle, but the French won the war! Cheers!

Audrey

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May 4, 2014 (124/365): "Happy 85th Birthday, Audrey"

I love today's Google Doodle featuring my favorite actress, Audrey Hepburn! 

Roman Holiday, Sabrina, Funny Face, My Fair Lady, Breakfast at Tiffany's, The Nun's Story

... I love them all! Audrey was a WWII survivor, dancer, actress, style icon, and humanitarian who taught us that:

  • "Nothing is impossible. The word itself says, 'I'm possible!'"

  • "For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone."

  • "I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles."

  • "The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mode but the true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives the passion that she shows. The beauty of a woman grows with the passing years."

  • "As you grow older, you will discover you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others."

  • "The best thing to hold onto in life is each other."

  • ...and of course, "Paris is always a good idea!