French la Vie

When I moved to France, I was relieved. Summer heat was rare, and even on the hottest days, it rarely hit 90 and lasted only a few hours. I loved that.

But in the last couple of years, something’s changed. Today, it hit 112°F.

Most older homes here don’t have air conditioning or garages. You walk—everywhere. To your car, to the bus, to the store. Our home has no AC.
Hot isn’t my favorite weather. Thank you. friends, for letting

photo: Four year old me.