Category: Living in France
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Wednesday Word: Do You Speak French?
Do you speak French? If so you know the three words written below: Chapon Rouge, Moulin Rouge Haricot Rouge. When I met Yann he did not speak English, and I did not speak French. Yes, it was tad hard to…
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When Visiting Provence… and the winners of Yesterday’s Guessing Game
Provence rocky soil, blue sky, Mediterranean coastline, tiled roof tops, wild country side… Each region of France has its key elements, its personality, its style. Provence can be described in color: Yellow, blue, burnt orange… Described by taste: Garlic, olive,…
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A Bit of Red
A red poppy. Such simple joy. I made a wish, as it was the first poppy I have seen this year. There will be more, fields full, alongside olive trees, reaching towards the blue Provencal sky. Without a coat,…
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How is it with your Mother in Law?
French brocante finds… sorry Mat. Found a pair of sconces, my Belle Mere rewired them. Rubbing my hands happily, I saw a whole new world opening up… I went through a few of brocante boxes finding other light fixtures that…
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French Mother in Law in Town
My oh so chic French mother in law is in town. Everyone thinks she is my sister. My Belle Mere (Mother in Law, in English. Though literally Belle Mere means: Beautiful Mother.) She is. We went shopping for the Paris…
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When the Phone Rings at Three in the Morning
I don't remember what I heard first: The phone or Yann jumping out of bed. Either way what I remember is waiting to hear what language he was going to speak. If his first words utter were in English,…