Category: Living in France
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Jokes in the apron Pocket
French Husband has two rules for anyone staying with us in our home. The first rule: You are not allowed to care anything heavy, especially your suitcase, up the stairs. The second rule: Which I do not agree to but…
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Belem Sailing in Marseille
Photo via Sacha's Snap For French Husband's birthday we rented a boat. French Husband proposed that we set out early since the sea is normally calmer, and enjoy the day. We begrudgingly obliged 'cause it was his…
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On the Eve of Someone’s Birthday
Chelsea and Sacha came home this eve to celebrate French Husband's birthday tomorrow. Though we started celebrating the moment we picked them up from the train. Golden light reflection along the coastline in L'Estaque (way off the beaten path).…
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What if Your Heart is in Two Places?
La Ciotat, next door to Cassis and nearby to us. At times I have to pinch myself living here feels like a dream. Earlier this morning on my way to the grocery store, a neighbor…
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A Saturday Afternoon in Lorgues
The language of color do you know how to speak it? Those facades! How that must have been a conversation: What color should we paint our house? And the shutters? Language of color: Pop. Splash. Outside the lines.…
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Faith at Lunch
A long time blog reader, Faith and her friend Lisa came over for lunch yesterday afternoon. Faith lives in France, works with W.H.O. and also is an artist. The summer day was hot, and nearly too uncomfortable to sit…