Thursday Doors: Back to Strasbourg

This week, I’m featuring more from Strasbourg in northeast France, a charming and historical city. I hope you enjoy! And, then, a nice place to rest… Thank you for stopping by! If you would like to see my first two posts from Strasbourg, visit here and here. To see more contributions to Thursday Doors, from all…

One-Liner Wednesday: Wanderers

“Not all those who wander are lost.” J.R.R. Tolkien For more one-liners, visit One-Liner Wednesday hosted by Linda Hill. Wishing you a joyful mid-week!

Threshold

A scratching sound from the storage units nearby woke Agnes.  She nudged her husband. “Frank, do you hear that?” “What?” he mumbled before returning to sleep, snoring loudly. Agitated, she flipped off the covers and peeked outside. Light seeped from beneath the door to Unit #42.  Should I investigate? Before she could decide, the door…

Thursday Doors: Strasbourg, France

A trip to the ancient, historic city of Strasbourg last summer provided many amazing sights to capture; homes, shops, churches, life along the channels that the city is known for, and of course doors. Thank you for stopping by! If you would like to see my first post from Strasbourg, visit here. To see more…

One-Liner Wednesday: Travel Makes One Modest

“Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” Gustave Flaubert Well, this one’s two lines, but close enough. For more one-liners, visit One-Liner Wednesday hosted by Linda Hill. Wishing you a joyful mid-week!

The Hidden World

Alex wandered the alleyway, photographing murals that changed overnight. He questioned his sanity, but the photos proved otherwise. Determined to discover the meaning behind the mystery, he ignored the whispers, “Leave it be.” Weeks later, a mural appeared showing the alley itself, with a likeness of Alex, his camera raised, and shadows hovering behind him. …

One-Liner Wednesday: The World is a Book

For the month of June, the theme for my one-liners will be Travel. “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.” Saint Augustine For more one-liners, visit One-Liner Wednesday hosted by Linda Hill. Wishing you a joyful mid-week!

Thursday Doors: Along the Canals in Strasbourg

During our one-month stay in the city Mulhouse, northeast France last summer, we took a number of day trips via train to nearby cities. For this week, and a few weeks to come, I’ll be featuring the city of Strasbourg located 68 miles north of Mulhouse. Strasbourg is a large island completely encircled by the Ill…

Thursday Doors: A Quaint Neighborhood in Mulhouse

For the seventh and final week, I am featuring doors my husband and I found while visiting the enchanting city of Mulhouse last summer. It is located in the northeast corner of France along the borders of Germany and Switzerland. For this week, here is a quiet neighborhood we enjoyed walking through, and on upward…

One-Liner Wednesday: Don’t Waste the Day

May is the month for laughter… “A day without laughter is a day wasted.” Charlie Chaplin For more one-liners, visit One-Liner Wednesday hosted by Linda Hill. Wishing you a joyful mid-week!

The Observer’s Crime

It was the beginning of another ordinary day; at least ordinary for Cynthia’s carefully structured world. The sun rose within a muted blue sky. Cynthia set out breakfast and poured coffee for her and Silas. They sat together in her kitchen nook and enjoyed the quiet of the morning.  A shrill sound burst from the…

Thursday Doors: More Mulhouse

This week, like the last few, I’m featuring doors I found in the city of Mulhouse, located in the northeast corner of France, situated along the borders of Germany and Switzerland. My husband and I enjoyed romping around this city last summer. Here are the flowers we passed each day, along the bridge, on our…