Month: January 2026
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Collioure, a Charming Seaside Town
Sacha had a meeting near Collioure, a seaside town I wanted to visit, so I hopped in the car and went along with him. It was nearly a five-hour drive, we talked the entire way—about everything and nothing, without ever…
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Isle sur la Sorgue Antiquing
I’ve been antiquing for over 35 years in France. People say, create a business from your passion. I was lucky. I did. Living here makes it easy, the feeling is the same every time. When we get close to a…
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Cassis with the Pickles
Why not go to Cassis on a freezing cold day in a pink sparkly dress, crocs, and your brother’s fleece. Because, when you are four years old your sense of fashion style beats having a disagreement with your grandmother.
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The Moon Rises Beautiful and Strong-
Tonight, the moon rises full and beautiful over our fractured planet unchanged by the noise below. As balance seems to falter and understanding feels distant, I breathe out a silent prayer that wisdom and humanity take the lead.
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French ABC’s Children’s Book 1931
Without looking for a children’s book at all, I found a 1931 French alphabet book at the brocante. I thought it would be darling to take the pages apart and frame them for a child’s room. I never did. I…
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Bringing in the New Year
Should old friendships be forgottenAnd never remembered?Should old friendships be forgottenAnd long ago times? You’ll treat me to a drink, my friend,And I will treat you too;And we’ll share a cup of kindness stillFor days of long ago. You’ll buy…