Category: Living in France
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Photos of a Small French Town in Provence
My town. Can I say that, even if I was not born here? What makes a town yours? Is it by the roots that sprout forward as you water them with your steps? My street, where I live…. The remains…
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WWII Love Letters found at the Brocante
The other day at the brocante I found a stack of letters written during World War Two (WWII) between a husband and his wife. At first I was drawn to them because of how they were worn, and stacked in…
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Measuring up Summer
Sacha comes home. The in between, that is what I call it, when you are standing in between two worlds that you love…saying good bye to one and hello to another. There are times when being in between feels best,…
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Finding Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie at the French Brocante
One can find anything at the French brocante: mirrors, lamps, canisters, religious artifacts, linens, teapots, kitchen sinks, and all the things you listed yesterday in the comment section. My friend Amy-Doll found it all, her suitcases, carry ons, every pocket,…
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If I were to write a book about living in France
If I were to write a book about living in France, I would call it: Park Bagatelle. Chapter One: A Journey to Marseille If life were to be penned as a tale of adventure and uncertainty, our family’s journey…
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Jump off a Cliff: Would you do it?
Jumping off a cliff is not my idea of fun, nor is it why I go to beach, nor why I pack a picnic. Jumping off a cliff is for crazy people…. well actually most people who know me think…