French Husband and I are visiting our friends Jean and Nathalie at La Madone. We drove the backroads, discovering new places and old houses. Today I will be posting photos of our discoveries.

Forgiveness. My mother in law came to help me when I broke my wrist. She left yesterday, after staying with us for two months. She packed packages sold on my online shop for me, helped carry things I bought at…

                  The small details of how we live our lives measure large. Isn't it true that you can get a feeling about a person in how they shake your hand or look…

  Mr. Espresso and Chelsea are still perking. Happily. Coffee and cream, hints of sugar. Since the beginning, Mr. Espresso and I have had a standing tease regarding points. Whenever he does something wonderful, or says something thoughtful, or acts…