Author: Tricia A. Mitchell
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Lessons From Erna: Remembering a Talented Musician, Teacher, and Friend
A tribute to Erna Blonek, a conservatory-trained Czech pianist who taught me music, invaluable life lessons, and lasting resilience.
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Our Peterhof Gardens Promenade
Often referred to as Russia’s Versailles, the Peterhof Palace gardens (Петерго́ф) offered us a picturesque — albeit congested and hectic — spot to stroll during a visit to St. Petersburg earlier this month. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Peterhof was commissioned by Peter the Great in the 18th century.
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Golden Moments in Burgundy, France
Shawn and I experience a serendipitous meeting in Bourgogne. A gregarious Frenchman invites us inside for a bottle of wine and conversation, as we uncover his ancestral home’s hidden history.
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Photo du Jour: Giraffe Mug Shots – Johannesburg, South Africa
A giraffe, just outside the South African city of Johannesburg, flashes playful expressions.
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Photo du Jour: The Castle Bench on Which I Said “Yes” – Heidelberg, Germany
A peek into our engagement at Heidelberg Castle, featuring the elegant Goethe bench with its romantic hoopoe bird motif where I said “yes.”
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Why I Adore Heidelberg, Germany: Celebrating Ten Years in the Loveliest of Cities
Reflecting on ten years calling Heidelberg, Germany home, I share a love letter to the city’s cobblestone lanes, Baroque and Renaissance architecture, and majestic castle.
