Monthly Archives: November 2012

Because we Deserve it!

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Carol

Today is my birthday. We’ll not discuss which birthday – well, maybe we won’t discuss which birthday. I have a tendency to say I’m not going to tell something about myself, and then I manage to blurt it out anyway. … Continue reading →

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Share Your World: Week 48

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Carol

Somehow a few days seem to have gotten away from me again – I am not sure how that happens, but it seems to – with alarming frequency. So, behind the times a bit but still before week 49, I’m … Continue reading →

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Palace on the Water

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Carol

Back in Warsaw, Richard and I went to visit the Palace on the Water (Phyl had to work, unfortunately); Lazienski Palace was built on an artificial island that divides the lake in Lazienski Park into two parts. It was originally … Continue reading →

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A Day for Giving Thanks

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Carol

Although I believe we should give thanks each day that we are able to open our eyes and breathe, each day that we can spend with friends and family, each day that life gives us, I think perhaps this designated … Continue reading →

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Where Rulers Were Crowned

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Carol

Wawel Cathedral – the scene of the crowning of almost every Polish king and queen throughout history. The current cathedral is the third to be built on the site – the first was built of wood, probably around 1020. After … Continue reading →

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Share Your World: Week 47

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Carol

You may think you’re seeing this post on a Monday, because that’s the day Cee posts the questions that we are to answer to share a bit more about ourselves. But I have already posted today, and I will be … Continue reading →

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A University and a Hill

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Carol

I had prepared a post yesterday on my iPad WordPress app, and scheduled it to be posted early this morning. It has managed to disappear – quite ungenerous, I would say! So now I shall try to recreate, but this … Continue reading →

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Return to Poland with a Visit to Krakow

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Carol

Time now to go back to Poland. After our return from Kazimierz Dolny, Phyl and I took a train trip to Krakow for a short visit. I have to say, I loved the Polish train – I think it’s the … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Better Late Than Never?

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Carol

I was nominated for a couple more awards recently – “recently” being a relative term after all. I thought today I would respond and say a proper thank you. First was the One Lovely Blog Award from Rainbow Bakery. The … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Green

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Carol

This week The Daily Post has challenged us to post a gallery of “Green. For some of you, in the northern hemisphere, you may not be seeing green for a while. Let’s celebrate all things green!” So I dug through … Continue reading →

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