Category: Living in France
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How Do You Find Your Way?
"According to the legend, during the crusades the knight Bozon de Blacas was held prisoner by the Saracens; he vowed to hang a star over his village of he was able to return. No one knows how…
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Creating Art from Old French Things
My friend Ruth from Rubanesque has a shop this summer in Lacoste which features her handmade one of a kind jewelry using antique silk ribbons from her family's historical silk ribbon company, plus treasures she has collected from…
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The 14th of July
The parade with the Provencal marching band passed by our town today. Afterwards there was an aperitif at the town square. I went to Annie's house. Opened her window. She leaned over the…
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Soccer Final How it is in France
In France the World Cup is a big deal. Every bar, and I daresay I am not exaggerating, had a TV, and some had more than one. In our little town four screens were set up. Food and drinks…
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Summer Moon
Chelsea came home for the weekend. Driving home from Marseille we traced along the foothills of Saint Baume. The Super Moon rose to greet us. It was as a glowing ball of wonder and took our breath away. Without…
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Summer in Provence, Cigalles Sing
My friend Allison, who is twenty years younger than me, and whom I have known since she was seven, leaves tomorrow. I am going to be a lost duck, I mean cigalle without her! The other day while…