The French 75 Journal

Week 27 of 52 Weeks of Tranquility Bonjour July. We’re officially in the second half of the year and connection to our New Year’s resolutions may feel like a different era. Almost as if penned by an entirely different person. I wanted to do what?! Staying connected to larger aspirations is why I encourage penning […]

Bonjour. Welcome to the 341st edition of Tranquility du Jour with Annie Mahon. Be inspired to bring mindfulness into your every day through eating, speaking, and living. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour # 341: Everyday Mindfulness   Featured Guest: Annie Mahon grew up in Macomb County, a blue-collar suburb of Detroit, during the 60s and […]

Baked strawberry cupcakes {with lots of help from Tim} Penned July Dreams  into Daybook Began reading How to Write a Memoir in 30 Days Received birthday peonies from Tim Week in Review Read Anne Cushman’s great piece on 6 Steps to Establish a Daily Practice Signed up for a 5-day writing workshop Saw clients at […]

Week 26: Write The blank page beckons. It provides the opportunity to unleash emotion, memories, fantasies, and dreams. Writing is a blend of vulnerability and empowerment. Hemingway said, “There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.” Yep, full-fledged vulnerability. I grew up to the dings and taps […]

Savor a video peek at a few of my favorite sensory-filled Parisian experiences. When asked why I love Paris so much, I begin to gush. The attention to detail. The style. The architecture. The green spaces. The bookstores. The sidewalk cafés. The museums. The impressionism. The Seine. The rose petal ice cream. The flowers. The […]

Today is my 42nd birthday {insert confetti toss} and I’m offering a special discount on ALL purchases from TranquiliT. Yep, even lifestyle items such as books, tees, and CDs. Oh, and the best part, ALL orders made today will receive a complimentary copy of  Get Your Yoga On CD. Use code BIRTHDAY at checkout to […]

Ooh la la, registration opens *next week* and I want YOU to be the first to know about Penning in Paris 2016: A Writer’s Retreat. Let me know you’re interested by simply sending an email that says “oui“ and: I’ll reveal next year’s dates to you 48 hours before the rest of the world. You’ll […]

Week in Review Brunched with girlfriend Volunteered at Hospice Dinner date with Tim Tea date with girlfriend Call with Teacher Director Hosted Summer Seasonal Podcast Soaked in the tub with almond oil Penned Week 25 of 52 Weeks of Tranquility: Eat Your Veggies Sent weekly Love Note to subscribers Hosted giveaway {congrats Michelle!} Tallied top […]

A BIG thank you for tuning in Monday for the Summer Seasonal Podcast. We had a global group from the US, Argentina, France, Canada, the UK, and Australia. Loved having you with us! Enjoy these images created from podcast participants spotted via social media. J’adore! If you missed this quarterly live offering, the mp3 is […]

Bitter. Sweet. Crunchy. Chewy. Greens. Yellows. Reds. Whites. Oranges. Crispy. Mushy. Baked. Fried. They come in all shapes, sizes, tastes, and textures. Welcome to the wild, wild world of veggies. Read the rest of the piece by signing up for Love Notes. Already signed up? Unlock the Tranquil Treasures page and click on the 52 Weeks archives tab. […]

Just announced on our Tranquilosophy Summer Seasonal Podcast, it’s time to share our summer online book club pick far and wide . . . I Know How She Does It: How Successful Women Make the Most of Their Time by Laura Vanderkam Some of you may recognize her as a regular time management guru from […]