French la Vie

                He sat at the far end of the garden like a statue. Perfectly still. I called out, "You don’t fool me!" Though he didn’t…

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                Whenever I visit my Belle Mere (Mother in law,) memories of the past seem to bud and bloom, memories of what it was like…

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                Dinard, France. Large, fairytale-like mansions line the northern coast between Dinard and Saint Malo. A century old trail snugs tightly the coastline, which you…

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The view was spectacular driving across France. We never got lost, Chelsea drove like a champ and I didn’t fall asleep! A miracle on all accounts. I thought I would…

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                Last minute decisions are common in our family. We talk about something, forget about it, then bring it up again, change the subject, and…

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Happy Halloween! This is me when I was two. My Mother loved to make Halloween costumes. I am so glad she put an undershirt underneath my bikini top. Here I…

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                Photo: An antique ball of rug string. Pieces of string tied together rolled around and around forming an uneven ball of knots. The pain…

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                How to help a friend: Look into their eyes. Listen to their story. Embrace their goodness. Help them to wash their dirty dishes. How…

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