Category: Living in France
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So What Should We Do?
As most of you know, my family does not eat meat; we are, for the most part, Lacto-ovo-vegetarians and have been before our children were born. Yes, occasionally, we consume fish and wear leather shoes. So we are a hodge-podge of…
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Flowers Never Make Noise
Elena, Sacha's girlfriend, shared with me an encounter that she had recently. While walking from the metro, a man was ahead of her, pulling a portable shopping cart … As a man pulled his portable shopping cart full of flowers…
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Do You See the Painting on the Shield I Found?
The 1700s metal procession shield is a fantastic find; it is a rare item that collectors appreciate like me. These shields are painted with scenes of religious iconography. What makes these shields particularly fascinating is that they were…
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Recycle, Reuse, Remake
"Waste Not, Want Not is a proverb we have all heard as a child probably to encourage you to eat your dinner. The proverb means, if you use a commodity or resource carefully and without extravagance you will never be in…
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Autumn Stroll in Paris
Saint Martin Canal take a boat ride through the locks. The Bohemian side of Paris. Once, it was off the beaten track, but now it is well-traveled and deserved. An Enchanted Floral Shop. Ludovic…