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Mimosa & a View
The nurse asked, "What would you like for breakfast?" I was surprised that I had an option, but on the other hand I knew it was limited. I replied with…
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Four Stars and Six Pins
Four star hotel – Hospital. Four star restaurant – Toast with hot chocolate Manicure – Replaced by a lovely white cast. Things to do – Buy a new ladder, learn…
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The Fall
Up on top of an old ladder, When the slow-motion reality struck, The ladder was doing the splits, I rode it down, fearing my tender ankle, Struck the cement floor…
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Brocante Re Opening
Thread spools. I have never seen another pair since…. so why did I sell them? My brocante online shop has been closed most of this year… Certainly…
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Common French Words
French words. When learning to speak French the first words I learned were basic: Hello – Bonjour. Goodbye – Aurevoir. How Much? Combien? How to count to ten…. and…
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An Apartment in Arles
My husband found Sacha’s apartment in Arles. It is in an old building, not unusual in a town that dates further back then the Romans. The school is ten minutes…
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Boy Goes to College
Cardboard boxes fill his room. Sacha checks the list: Computer, Bed, Desk, Pasta, Clothes. He has an apartment. He is enrolled in College. He will be living alone…
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French Antique Jewelry Designs
Finding old art at the brocante is always a treat. But finding someones art portfolio is another thing all together. The other day at the brocante I found just…
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Summer Gathering in the Garden
Sliced melon in juice glasses sit on the sideboard next to the dessert forks. A paper-thin linen dome is placed over the sliced melon to protect them. …
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Parfait Cooler
You guys are good. Real good. And hard to stump! The French Brocante Guessing Game's answer was found by the second person to comment, Zosia nabbed the winning answer…
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