The French 75 Journal

International Orangutan Day, celebrated annually on August 19th, aims to raise awareness about the significant impact of the palm oil industry on orangutan populations. The day highlights the need for public engagement in safeguarding these remarkable creatures. The Sumatran orangutan population saw a decline of over 50% from 1992 to 2000, while the Bornean orangutan […]

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I share a peek into life lately. Hear what I’m reading, working on, delighting in, and struggling with (hello, solo parenting and more surgery). I also walk you through fall creative projects and request your input in shaping my next book (plus mention a Paris care package […]

I’m over the moon to announce that this fall I’ll start working on an updated and revised version of my second book from 2010, Tranquilista: Mastering the Art of Enlightened Work and Mindful Play, and the original cover illustrator, Anne Keenan Higgans, has designed this adorable new cover for us! I’ll be tweaking the book […]

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Belinda Alexandra about her new book, Emboldened: On Finding the Fire to Keep Going When All Seems Lost. Belinda shares her journey of facing a traumatic event and how she found inspiration in the stories of courageous individuals who overcame challenges. We discuss the […]

July 22, 2023 marks my one-year hip-aversary! It seems like just yesterday that I woke up groggy in the recovery room under the care of a very sweet nurse who coddled my confusion and tolerated my gibberish. (Here’s the blog post about my hip replacement surgery and a podcast with a friend who also had […]

While wandering the streets of Paris in search of Gertrude Stein’s apartment—a space where literary and art figures would meet to connect in what became known as her salon, I dreamed up the idea of hosting a salon TDJ style. Over the years, Tranquility Salon has served as a space for creative expression in person […]

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I share my nine-month journey back to the ballet stage after a hip replacement. You’ll learn the challenges, joys, time commitments, and resources involved in pursing this passion. I invite listeners to reconnect with their own passions, offer a four-step plan to purse a dream, and provide […]

It’s never too late to be what you might have been. —George Eliot Hello love and happy July. We’re officially halfway through the year! I made it through an intense week at the 2023 International Adult Ballet Festival, cried through dress rehearsal, and (after dusting myself off) won the gold for the beginner classical division! […]

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with Charlotte Dallison about career transitions, vintage fashion, writing, living out of a suitcase, and how to be fabulous. http://traffic.libsyn.com/hiptranquilchick/tdj609.mp3 Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #609: How to be Fabulous Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for […]

Every age can be enchanting, provided you live within it. —Brigitte Bardot On June 30, 2023 I turn 50. It’s a number that has felt far away for so long . . . until now. I definitely hope to embrace it (or “live within in it” as Bardot encourages) with gusto! What that fully looks […]

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I share a peek into planning, packing, and savoring Paris with my mom. Thank you for listening and growing up with me over the past 18 years of this podcast! http://traffic.libsyn.com/hiptranquilchick/tdj608.mp3 Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #608: Paris Planning & Packing Subscribe in your favorite podcast app […]