Living in the Fields

Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

  • Normandy D-Day Beaches

    I knew this was going to be an emotional day and tried to prepare myself and the kids as we headed out to the D-Day beaches. We chose to visit the beaches where the Americans had landed during the D-Day invasions, but you can also visit the beaches where the English and Canadians landed, as…

  • Claude Monet’s House and Garden

    Need some inspiration?  When Claude Monet first started painting, his work was not accepted by all.  He used too many colors and did not paint in the realistic fashion of the times.  It wasn’t until later in his career that he earned recognition for being the “father of Impressionistic painting.” It was fascinating visiting his home and gardens.…

  • Welcome to the World!

    Our next door neighbor just had a baby! Congratulations!

  • Oh, I do love Citroens!

    I think this is one of the cutest cars in the world! Just look at it!  Really, have you ever? 

  • Honfleur, Normandie

    Honfleur is not to be missed on a trip through Normandy.  Claude Monet spent a lot of time here painting it’s harbor and streets.  It is easy to see why, Honfleur is breathtaking!  I am so thankful to have visited, especially as we head to Giverny, Monet’s home, tomorrow.  Traveling, ahhhhh!  Good stuff!

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