Z is for Zinnias, originally uploaded by Paige Weaver. Farmer’s market zinnias in a ray of sunshine. I miss summer. Washington, DC June 23, 2009

Y is for Yogurt, originally uploaded by Paige Weaver. Technically, it’s caillé, a type of French yogurt that is similar in texture to crème brûlée. It is seriously delicious. Anglés, France September 5, 2009

X is for eXciting, originally uploaded by Paige Weaver. Confetti falling from the heavens Girl Talk concert at the 9:30 Club, Washington, DC February 2, 2011

W is for Wine, originally uploaded by Paige Weaver. French wine (Faugères) enjoyed during a tasting at the vineyard. Perfect day. outside Béziers, France September 3, 2009

U is for Urinal, originally uploaded by Paige Weaver. I promise I’m not [too much of] a creeper. This was the view from the sidewalk! outside a farmer’s market, Castres, France August 29, 2009

T is for Tulips, originally uploaded by Paige Weaver. We’re six weeks away from this scene. And it can’t come soon enough! near the Capitol, Washington, DC April 3, 2010

S is for Stained Glass, originally uploaded by Paige Weaver. Stained glass in the Sainte-Chapelle. During a trip to Paris while studying abroad in Aix-en-Provence. Paris, France October 2005

R is for Rooster, originally uploaded by Paige Weaver. This guy lives at Shelburne Farms, one of my favorite places, ever. Shelburne, Vermont August 14, 2010

Q is for Quiet, originally uploaded by Paige Weaver. Drizzling rain in a deserted graveyard. Attached to the cathedral of the Rock of Cashel. Rock of Cashel, County Tipperary, Ireland October 14, 2008

P is for Paragliding, originally uploaded by Paige Weaver. On a hike in France, we saw a group of paragliders taking off. It an impressive and somewhat scary sight. outside Anglés, France September 6, 2009