Category: Living in France
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Tongue in Cheek Blog
Thank you for your comments regarding migraines. Who knew so many of us suffered with such. I read and re read each comment, and will take heed of the advice given. Those of us who have migraines understand…
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Fete de la Musique Bringing in Summer is France
This evening in France, all over France, in every village, town, and city, is the Fete de la Musique—a celebration to herald the beginning of summer that started in 1982. Anyone anywhere is encouraged to play, sing or listen to…
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Tatiana’s Profession of Faith
French Husband's family is small compared to mine. Plus half of them live on the other side of France. Today his niece Juliette's daughter, Tatiana, made her profession of faith. Juliette is the one who taught herself how…
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French Friends
My friend Sylvie I have known since I first arrived in France, celebrated her fifty birthday last weekend. I met her in Marseille at a park called Bagatelle, when Chelsea was a few months old, Sylvie's son, Pierre, was the…
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Pretending to be French
Pretending to be French. Do you know that I can Fake a French accent in English. I have heard it plenty. I can set the table like a French person, merci Belle Mere. I can "do" the facial expressions…
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The Unwelcomed Guest
When summer arrives in Provence it is usually warm, inviting us to head to the seaside soaking up the sun and the waves. We usually have our meals outside, in the courtyard. The days stay light until nearly to…