Category: Living in France
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Twenty Two Years Ago… plus a few more days to come
Twenty two years ago I was pregnant. I knew I was having a boy, and Chelsea who was two and a half years old named her baby-brother-to-be Sacha. From the moment I was pregnant I knew. Literally the…
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The Secret Spots, Hidden Places, Off the Beaten Track, Wonders of France?
I am often asked about France. It makes sense, given that I live here and write a blog about it. When I travel to a new place, I like to have a few facts about the place in…
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Under the Jasmine
Late afternoon, two beautiful young men from my past came to visit. When I first lived in France, I met an American woman named Bonnie, she was my saving grace to surviving that first year of feeling utterly lost…
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The Sound of an Enchanting Evening
It has been hot in Provence. Summer weather is upon us. Usually Provencal summers are cool in the morning, warm in the afternoon and cool in the evening. The gorgeous blue Mediterranean, plus the nearby Alps aren't there just to…
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French Living: An American Living in France
When you are an American living in France, there are a few things that you can be sure of: 1) You will compare your adopted country to your home country. 2) You will miss home, and eventually miss the…
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The French Market
Photography and text: Corey Amaro Have you ever been to a French Market on a Saturday morning? If not grab your basket and follow me. Roasted peppers with garlic. A summer favorite. Also Ratatouille! …