Krista, over at Create a Connection asked us to capture the word “find” in a photo. She said: Photography is about seeing the world around you differently. It is about finding and capturing the essence of your present surroundings. This actively connects you to where you are, and to your place in the world.

My friend E and I went to Paris in February 2005. On our last day there, we went in search of Les Catacombs. The tour book said it was exactly opposite the Metro stop we got off at, Denfert-Rochereau, but we didn’t see it. So we walked and walked, and it started to snow, and we walked some more, and finally found a cafe to slip into to warm up (with the help of a café-crème).

We finally found Les Catacombs; how we missed it, I’ll never know. I think we were looking up for signs…and the sign was on the sidewalk. Either way, the place was closed and I was pretty bummed out about it…I’d really wanted to wander around down there.

This picture reminds me of the word find for two reasons…because we were searching for a place and indeed, did find it, and also, when I took a closer look at this picture, there was a surprise find in it! Do you see the man walking on the sidewalk, framed underneath the ivy arch? Didn’t notice him when I was taking the picture, love the fact he’s there!

Thirteen Things about me!
thanks to Lisa for the original inspiration!
choose the right answer…and if you really want to amuse or impress me, tell me why you chose it!

1. What was the name of my first cat, Tippy or Toy?
2. What was the name of my first dog, Coco or Bruno?
3. Was my first husband named Blake or Michael?
4. Do I like to hike or ride my bike best?
5. What is my favorite flower, pansies or lilacs?
6. Is Angel food cake or devil’s food cake my favorite?
7. What tv show have I been watching alot of lately, Miami Ink or CSI: Miami?
8. What book am I reading now, My Life by Bill Clinton or The Secret History by Donna Tartt?
9. What do I want to do for my 50th birthday, go to Las Vegas or go to Florida?
10. What do I like better, stories about vampires or stories about zombies?
11. Which celebrity did I meet, Sean Astin or James Taylor?
12. Have I known Pat or Maribeth longer?
13. Did I used to work at Hanscom AFB or Yokota AB?

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