• Paris & France

    A Hidden Gem of the French Open Is Its Parisian Suburb

    Jardin Botanique de Paris, A Hidden Gem of the French Open Is Its Parisian Suburb, Karen Hugg, https://karenhugg.com/2019/06/03/parisian-suburb #Paris #FrenchOpen #RolandGarros #tennis #Boulogne-Billancourt #Parisiansuburb #sights #France

    If you’re blessed to watch tennis in person at the French Open, you’re probably spending a lot of time near the Roland Garros stadium. It’s located in the lovely Parisian suburb of Boulogne-Billancourt. This city formed by the merging of two former cities, Boulogne-sur-Seine on the north side and Billancourt to the south. I’ve spent a bit of time in Boulogne-Billancourt and fell in love with its quieter, more relaxed ways. If you’re a tennis tourist and don’t want to make the train ride to Paris, check out its local…

  • Inspiration

    Stan Wawrinka and Failing Better

    Stan Wawrinka, Stan Wawrinka and Failing Better, Karen Hugg, https://karenhugg.com/2019/06/02/stan-wawrinka/ #StanWawrinka #tennis #FrenchOpen #Paris #GrandSlam #BenoitPaire #failure #inspiration #writing #craft

    A writer works to perfect their art or craft and tries to share it with the world, only to often meet with rejection or indifference. The attempt can be a failure. We can feel like losers. But tennis player Stan Wawrinka has an interesting perspective on failure. What he had to say is my quote of the week.