Chasing Hubert-Finding Léon Salles

Question of the week – when do we accept our limitations and when do we stretch a little further? It was a long, hot, Hubert-less summer. Every minute lead I gathered over the past months seemingly evaporated in the oppressive humidity of the dog days of summertime. Even my hope went on holiday. But it … More "Stop thinking in terms of limitations and start thinking in terms of possibilities." Terry Josephson

Patience is a virtue – one that doesn’t come naturally for me. For the past month I’ve been impatiently wracking my brains for a new angle to find Hubert. My search, relegated to weekends now that I’m happily employed, has been moving along at a snail’s (or in this case, an escargot’s) pace. Last weekend … More Patience is bitter but its fruit is sweet. –French Proverb

I’ve been a real slacker the past month about Chasing Hubert. June was filled with activity – graduations, weddings, engagements, new jobs – and I had barely enough time to sleep much less search for my mystery artist. I took a fatalistic approach to my Hubert hunting. If I were destined to find Hubert then … More "You have to accept whatever comes and the only important thing is that you meet it with courage and with the best that you have to give." Eleanor Roosevelt

Last Saturday was the annual 5K run. When daughter #2 asked me to join her in the race I acquiesced though somewhat reluctantly. Although a regular at the gym I’ve never run before and religiously avoid the treadmill. But secretly, I’ve envied those cheetah-like marathon runners and yearned to be among them sprinting gracefully towards … More The thrill of victory, the agony of de-feet.

It’s been almost one year since I first joined the ranks of the unemployed. When my job was “eliminated” (the carefully contrived, thinly disguised, excuse to oust me by a bullying boss of the worst kind; the crazy kind) my first reaction was one of panic – no salary, no health benefits, no 401K, no … More "Unlucky people are stuck in routines. When they see something new, they want no part of it. Lucky people always want something new. They’re prepared to take risks and relaxed enough to see the opportunities in the first place." Richard Wiseman, "How to Make Your Own Luck"

There’s been a severe Hubert drought lately. So much so, I found myself questioning whether Hubert’s etchings are nothing more than pigments of my imagination. To atone for my recent bout of doubt, in a rare moment of repose, I sat down with my laptop (and a wine spritzer for fortification) to catch up on … More "Knitting is very conducive to thought. It is nice to knit a while, put down the needles, write a while, then take up the sock again." Dorothy Day

With the exception of the wonderful, helpful, and brilliant researcher from the D’Orsay, I’ve had no response from any of the sites I’ve just emailed about bouquinistes along the Seine who might recognize a Hubert etching. Something recently occurred that made me think perhaps I need to change my attitude. Last Saturday I attended a … More "I hate to be a kicker, I always long for peace, But the wheel that does the squeaking, Is the one that gets the grease." Josh Billings, American humorist

A good friend told me about a pseudo antiques roadshow to be held in her town in a nearby assisted living residence, according to an advertisement she came across in a local store. The flier stipulated bringing no more than two items per person and the antique appraiser would give the estimated value of your … More "The afterthought is good, but forethought is better." Norwegian proverb

I went to the library this week to check out a new release I was looking forward to reading only to find that it was unavailable. As I was about to leave, sitting on the desk was a copy of a new book “The Best Vintage Antique and Collectible Shops in Paris.” I couldn’t believe … More "I first came because of the name: Serendipity. It’s one of my favorite words. It’s such a nice sounding word for what it means: a fortunate accident." Sara, from the movie "Serendipity"

Life is like a river. Sometimes it flows gently, other times it flows swiftly and can take you completely off course. This week my Hubert search was thrown off course. The first time was at the local bookstore where I occasionally escape to work on chasing Hubert.  A creature of habit, I’ve grown accustomed to … More "There comes a time when every life goes off course, when you must choose a direction. Will you fight to stay on path?" H.G. Adler