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If It Were a Snake It Would Have Bit Him
A very small stone figurine stands in one of the many displays in the Louvre. It appears to be of a woman flexing her muscles, her expression: Joyful pride.Most…
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Pockets Have a Purpose
When you are married to a French Man and if you are not French, the first thing you must understand about the French is that everything must have…
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Recap of Downton Abbey without an Accent
Feeling better but not really. Slept until 2 so that says things are not normal. Decided to re-watch Downton Abbey, it is a wonder that I am not speaking…
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French Style from my Bedroom
Most of the day I slept, and the rare moment where I wasn't sleeping sniffling, coughing, drippy eyes and fever sat by my side. My goal is three days,…
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You Know You are Hip Cool in Paris When…
You know you are hip cool when you go shopping and your daughter and friend Alice ask to try on the new clothes you bought. That happened after dinner…
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Birds of a Feather
Came to Paris to arrange the apartment for some friends who are coming to stay tomorrow. Later I made dinner for Chelsea, Mr. Espresso, Alice and Sacha. A wonderful…
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French Beret
French beret, a woman pushing a bicycle. Red lipstick and cigarettes in her younger days. Nowadays: a quick race to the market to prepare lunch. Without fail: Baguette, cheese and…
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Worn Smooth
An old medal worn smooth. Given shortly after birth, worn since baptism. On that day surrounded by family, love, happiness, faith and prayers for a long beautiful life. This…
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Bringing it Home… Brocante Home Day
Since starting the French Muse Experience with Ruth, we have had many adventures, and they keep on coming. Neither of us mind, we are brocante (antique) addicts so the…
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Mr. Must Dash
Sacha who has teased me about having a home full of old thinks is starting to look very 19th century-ish. He has a moustache that curls at…
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