Almost a year ago my kids (left) had just left Paris when the Charlie Hebdo shootings occurred. Last night's horrible events have been weighing very heavy on my heart.
I love Paris, and France as a whole. Contrary to their reputation for snooty behavior, I've always found Parisians to be lovely people who are rightly proud of their beautiful city. Showing genuine interest and appreciation has given me many great tips and conversations with those I've met in that city.
Even though it's cold in Paris right now, the stunning beauty of the building facades makes it hard to eat inside. I hope that many lives were spared simply by the chill in the air....which kept some off the sidewalk dining area. I hope!
I have no words of comfort to offer. No solutions to put forward. I know that the United States has eventually recovered...large scars intact...from 9-11 and France will move forward also. But today, I'm heartbroken for the families who have lost loved ones and for the world's most beautiful city that was shining in the night as it always does when terror broke out.
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