Category: Living in France
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Cassis at Sunset, and Maggie’s Hospital View
The advantage of living close to the seaside… I will never grow tired of this view. Never. You know the saying, "If I had a nickel for every time I ________ I would be rich."? Well I am rich…
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A Walk along the Endless Beach of Saint Marie de la Mer
Endless sandy beaches, Endless blue sky, Wild flamingoes, Prayed into the 15th-century ear at the church, Wished I had brought my camera, wondering why I only had my phone. Have a lovely lunch at A Fleur de Sel Must…
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Pardon my French
French words and I, have had a relation turbulante, we weren't instant friends, we didn't hit it off- and certainment, we weren't musique to each others ears. How do you say complicated? Funny, many French words…
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Growing up Bilingual… Out of the Mouth of Babes
1992 Growing up bi-lingual doesn't just happen. It takes dedication, a great deal of patience and often repeating words over and over again. French Husband speaks French to the children, and naturally…
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The Story of Love… Do Tell
Happy Valentine's!! The series of postcards are called: "The Petite Brouille" 'The Little Disagreements" On each card the woman penned a message to her lover, this one says: "Oh but remember when we are together…" I guess…
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The Day Before Valentine’s…
Chelsea came home from Paris for a long weekend. We picked her up at the train station and went to Carvelle's for lunch. I don't know about you, but as a parent of grown children who live away…