The French 75 Journal

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Beth St. Clair about her work with improv, creativity, leadership, and stepping into your being. A fun and encouraging listen to finding more creativity in your every day! http://traffic.libsyn.com/hiptranquilchick/tdj585.mp3 Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #585: Creativity in Life Subscribe in your favorite podcast app […]

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In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I share my nearly yearlong journey to the ballet stage, the challenges, the joys, the time and energy commitment, and more. Download this worksheet to take notes and reflect on four journal prompts. http://traffic.libsyn.com/hiptranquilchick/tdj584.mp3 Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #584: Journey to Stage Subscribe in your favorite […]

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Jovanka Ciares about her new book, Reclaiming Wellness. Learn how to prioritize wellness, why planning is an essential part of wellness, the healing properties of plants, and more! And, you’ll also hear the follow up to my June in Paris podcast. http://traffic.libsyn.com/hiptranquilchick/tdj583.mp3 Direct download: […]

A spot opened in a women’s Paris writing retreat in June and I was first on the waitlist, so I took it as a sign to go for it (despite having already booked an April adventure) and joined. I planned to devote time to editing the second draft of my memoir in my favorite city […]

From late January through mid-May the Pink Palace was under renovation. What began as a conversation last May with a remodeling company, Case Design, turned into signed contracts, design meetings in October, and an updated home in May. Yes, one year from start to finish for my tiny 600-square-foot home! I’ve lived here 18 years […]

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I share a peek into my latest jaunt to the City of Light for a writing retreat. Hear how I ended up here again, what’s been on the agenda, and a number of the sensory delights (plus links)! Download this worksheet to take notes and reflect on […]

Recently I invited the Tranquility Coterie loves into my tiny Washington, DC “Pink Palace” to commune over cups of tea, tasty veg treats, and community. We had ladies join us from Arizona, California, Florida, Delaware, Oklahoma, Michigan, Rhode Island, Paris, and the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) area. Mom and I spent Friday and hours before […]

I hope that those of you stateside are enjoying a gentle Memorial Day. The weather here in DC was dreamy the past few days so we hit the farmers’ market (it’s strawberry season!), hosted a friend and her big fluffy white dog for wine and cheese on the patio, and hit a brunch spot for […]

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Diane Lebson about her new book For a Good Cause. Learn the many ways to serve as a nonprofit volunteer, how to make a difference when you don’t have time, how to set boundaries, and how to develop your philanthropic brand. http://traffic.libsyn.com/hiptranquilchick/tdj581.mp3 Direct download: […]

Late April I landed in Paris on a sunny Thursday morning for a brief five-day/four-night visit. Cue Ella Fitzgerald singing “April in Paris.” Below are photos from the adventure, along with the basic itinerary. Thursday arrival, tea and treats at Merci cafe, check into my funky AirBnb with a tub in the bedroom, sip pink […]