We built a beautiful home south of Denver, my husband's happy place. I am still a California girl but we couldn't find anywhere there we could afford that was out of the path of fire. Colorado is great. It's the general national environment that is tough to take, the complications of general life, filing taxes and feeing like the government sees us all as crooks, getting scammed daily, school shootings, supermarket shootings, disregard and mistrust. You know...
Thank you. We will! We spent a lovely holiday there last spring. It was only a 3.5 hour fast train ride from Bonn, but worlds away in terms of things to do.
S.S. Great to hear from you when your site suddenly (for me) jumped to life, with you in a wonderful new place, a place we all have such great memories of over the years. Is there any coincidence that you arrive and an Olympics starts this summer? Paris is a little less bright for us now that Sandy Burton is gone, but still it was glorious last year when we made a stop. We look forward to seeing you there. Trust me, you never know how many long lost best friends you have until you move to Paris or --in our case--London.. But starting all over in a new place for another chapter in life is a good thing. Warmest regards, Barry and Nga
Barry and Nga! Happy to see you are in the comments! Oh, it's true, so many memories here, and still so many friends here. And I can't wait to see you over here. And thanks for the good wishes. xx
Charlotte!! So great to see your name. I'm glad about the Hudson Valley move, congratulations! I was just in Hudson in December with friends. Wished I'd known you were near. But YES, I have a guest room and you and Louis are always always welcome. xx
What a gutsy move Susanna! So cool. We'll have to come visit and relive the early 90s! Wishing you all the best. Look forward to reading all that's to come!
Great to find your writing in my inbox today. I think of moving back to rural New Jersey from Berkeley, CA to live near our daughter. The change would be drastic in terms of climate and culture. I have not yet made it to Europe, but imagine that Paris is magical. Looking forward to hearing more about your journey.
Hi Steph! Thank you for the kind words, and for our conversation last month. It got my poor old writer brain revved up. We must make a plan for our projects.. xx
You go, girl! Great decision. We just moved back to the US after more than 40 years abroad. After less than three months here, seeing how much America has changed for the worst, it's tempting to hightail it back overseas. For the moment we will stay put and give it a chance. Waiting for the results of the election in November.
I'm glad I left Brooklyn. Why ? Crime, cold, violence, defaults, sun disappears for days on end, subway to Manhatten could be your last ride, ... etc. A wonderful place to grow up, and even more wonderful to leave. When did I leave 1978. Have the reasons really changed any ? I'm so happy you left, there's no going back. Best of all possible worlds.
Congratulations on your bold move and best wishes for this exciting new chapter in Paris! By the way, I recently published a street art travel book that might be a perfect companion as you rediscover the city and see how it has changed while you were away. I won’t link it here to avoid sounding pushy, but it’s a great guide to exploring the more alternative and creative side of Paris. 😊
Uhhh, thanks, here you go then: https://www.blocal-travel.com/paris-street-art-book/ I'm trying to get it into Paris' bookshops, but it's harder than expected, so at the moment you can only find it online ;-)
We built a beautiful home south of Denver, my husband's happy place. I am still a California girl but we couldn't find anywhere there we could afford that was out of the path of fire. Colorado is great. It's the general national environment that is tough to take, the complications of general life, filing taxes and feeing like the government sees us all as crooks, getting scammed daily, school shootings, supermarket shootings, disregard and mistrust. You know...
It's so exhausting isn't it?
I too mourn for the California that was not entirely expensive or dangerously close to a natural disaster. Come visit, I have a guest room. xx
Thank you. We will! We spent a lovely holiday there last spring. It was only a 3.5 hour fast train ride from Bonn, but worlds away in terms of things to do.
S.S. Great to hear from you when your site suddenly (for me) jumped to life, with you in a wonderful new place, a place we all have such great memories of over the years. Is there any coincidence that you arrive and an Olympics starts this summer? Paris is a little less bright for us now that Sandy Burton is gone, but still it was glorious last year when we made a stop. We look forward to seeing you there. Trust me, you never know how many long lost best friends you have until you move to Paris or --in our case--London.. But starting all over in a new place for another chapter in life is a good thing. Warmest regards, Barry and Nga
Barry and Nga! Happy to see you are in the comments! Oh, it's true, so many memories here, and still so many friends here. And I can't wait to see you over here. And thanks for the good wishes. xx
Wow! I admire (and envy) your bravery
Thanks Nan. I wake up scared some days... but no turning back unless the French government kicks me out.
As someone about to move across the country, I needed this! Thank you and best of luck on Act 3!!
Thanks so much Samantha. And, well, off we go!
Hope you won’t mind visitors. We will be coming to see you in your new hometown. We have decamped to the Hudson Valley. Couldn’t be happier.
Charlotte!! So great to see your name. I'm glad about the Hudson Valley move, congratulations! I was just in Hudson in December with friends. Wished I'd known you were near. But YES, I have a guest room and you and Louis are always always welcome. xx
What a gutsy move Susanna! So cool. We'll have to come visit and relive the early 90s! Wishing you all the best. Look forward to reading all that's to come!
Jeff! So great to see your name. Thank you so much. And I'd love to see you
I will love reading Susanna of Paris just as much as I loved reading Susanna of Brooklyn. Both are terrific; wherever you go, you are there.
Aw, Johnny, that's kind of you to say. And I'm so happy to see your name in the comments. Sus
Bravery can and should be an alert orange coat!!! Enjoy the rewards of that bravery in my favorite city in the world!
Haha, yes!
Yes indeed!
You had to leave so that we could have you back! Missed you.
So kind, thank you.
Best of luck Susanna. I’m excited to be with you in this new chapter!
Great to find your writing in my inbox today. I think of moving back to rural New Jersey from Berkeley, CA to live near our daughter. The change would be drastic in terms of climate and culture. I have not yet made it to Europe, but imagine that Paris is magical. Looking forward to hearing more about your journey.
Hi Mel! thanks so much for the kind words... And yeah, it's kind of magic. It's also a giant city, not lush and leafy like Berkeley.
Susanna, this is wonderful! ❤️❤️❤️
Hi Steph! Thank you for the kind words, and for our conversation last month. It got my poor old writer brain revved up. We must make a plan for our projects.. xx
You go, girl! Great decision. We just moved back to the US after more than 40 years abroad. After less than three months here, seeing how much America has changed for the worst, it's tempting to hightail it back overseas. For the moment we will stay put and give it a chance. Waiting for the results of the election in November.
Laura! Hi! I hear you on all of that. Where are you in the U.S.? And, thanks for reading my friend. I appreciate it. xx
Oh my gosh. How bloody exciting. I have missed your letters. Welcome back and enjoy your new Parisian life.
Aw, thanks Wendy. So glad to be back here, and in Paris all at once. More fun next week!
I'm glad I left Brooklyn. Why ? Crime, cold, violence, defaults, sun disappears for days on end, subway to Manhatten could be your last ride, ... etc. A wonderful place to grow up, and even more wonderful to leave. When did I leave 1978. Have the reasons really changed any ? I'm so happy you left, there's no going back. Best of all possible worlds.
Thanks Bruce! Here's hoping I can make it stick. Tune in for mone fun next week. Susanna
Congratulations on your bold move and best wishes for this exciting new chapter in Paris! By the way, I recently published a street art travel book that might be a perfect companion as you rediscover the city and see how it has changed while you were away. I won’t link it here to avoid sounding pushy, but it’s a great guide to exploring the more alternative and creative side of Paris. 😊
Hi, Thanks so much. DO send me the link. I adore Paris street art. And thanks for reading...
Uhhh, thanks, here you go then: https://www.blocal-travel.com/paris-street-art-book/ I'm trying to get it into Paris' bookshops, but it's harder than expected, so at the moment you can only find it online ;-)