Category: Living in France
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Unexpected Delivery
À knock on my door revealed my neighbor standing there holding the largest bouquet of flowers I’ve seen in a longtime. I stared at her in disbelief and asked if she was going to a party. She laughed and explained…
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Scrapbook Cookbook
My Scrapbook Cookbook isn’t just about cooking; it’s about connecting with the people I’ve met, creating memories through food, and finding joy in preparing a meal. Every recipe is paired with a little piece of my life—whether it’s a funny anecdote or…
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Thank You for the Birthday Greetings, and for Following my Blog
To celebrate my birthday my family and I went out to dinner. A simple pizzeria where we could go early and the children could be children and I could be with everyone. The best evening is with them. Gabriel drew…
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Candlemas in France
Candlemas (February 2nd), that quiet pause in winter when the days begin to stretch just a little longer, and the world, still wrapped in cold, hints at the warmth to come. It’s a day of light, when candles are blessed…
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When We Were Young
My friend Erika sent me this photo of Yann and me. Paris, 1988