Category: Living in France
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Mimosa & a View
The nurse asked, "What would you like for breakfast?" I was surprised that I had an option, but on the other hand I knew it was limited. I replied with wishful hope, "A mimosa?" Hot chocolate with a brioche was…
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Four Stars and Six Pins
Four star hotel – Hospital. Four star restaurant – Toast with hot chocolate Manicure – Replaced by a lovely white cast. Things to do – Buy a new ladder, learn how to do things with one hand, get used to…
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Common French Words
French words. When learning to speak French the first words I learned were basic: Hello – Bonjour. Goodbye – Aurevoir. How Much? Combien? How to count to ten…. and "I would like to speak to Yann, please." (Since cell…
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An Apartment in Arles
My husband found Sacha’s apartment in Arles. It is in an old building, not unusual in a town that dates further back then the Romans. The school is ten minutes away by foot. There is a baker, a grocer, but…
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Boy Goes to College
Cardboard boxes fill his room. Sacha checks the list: Computer, Bed, Desk, Pasta, Clothes. He has an apartment. He is enrolled in College. He will be living alone for the first time in his life. He is ready.…
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Summer Gathering in the Garden
Sliced melon in juice glasses sit on the sideboard next to the dessert forks. A paper-thin linen dome is placed over the sliced melon to protect them. Silverware in a basket ready to carry outside. A…