Category: Living in France
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Road Trip Across France
A road trip across France. We are on our way. How many miles remains unknown. We have ten days. Our friend Thierry who has been in the hospital since the end of January, is coming to live with us.…
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Paris Match 2013 Photo Reportage Contest
photo via PARIS MATCH PHOTO CONTEST : Marjolaine. My friend who I met years ago through blogging has asked me to a favor. I am in turn extending the favor to you. Marie Noelle, who some of you might…
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Savoring the Taste that is Only Provence
At last spring waltzes in. Provence during spring is extra lovely. Roses climb, blooming wildly against the shutters. The days stay light pass dinner time, allowing an evening walk to hear the sound of the owl cooing her lover.…
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Two Chairs in the Garden
Two chairs in the garden. Side by side, Yellow roses a bloom. Rays of sun, like hands caressing the skin, One thing France offers over and over again… Cherish…
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Muguet, Spring’s Tincture
Gentle passage of time. Giving sweet notes to lead the way. Perfumed bells that cannot be denied. May 1st. Lily of the Valley, other names include May lily, May bells, lily constancy, ladder-to-heaven, and muguet (French). In France…
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A Reason to Be
French pastry : Religieuse! We were visiting our friend in the hospital, we brought pastries. He was in a good mood. His illness wasn't "in the room" he said. I laughed adding, "A pastry is a good reason to be…