Category: Living in France
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Every Little Piece Can Change the World
One little bit. Yesterday, I went for a walk to the place where the locals play "pétanque," a Provence game of balls. It was the first time since I left the hospital that I went outside, and the…
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Merry Christmas Home at Last
We unwrapped the gifts. Gabriel was giddy and gladly helped each of us unwrap our gifts. We keep the tradition that my family had growing up. After Christmas Eve dinner, we do the washing up and set the table…
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A Short FaceTime Video Where We Are Goof Balls
FaceTime is second best to being with our Grandchildren. Our friend Erika caught us being entertained by Olivia, who likes to touch people's noses. So, of course, we obliged.
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Tree Hugger
Ten minutes on foot from our home, there is a wild and wonderful forest. The Huveaune River weaves through it. When I need to breathe, let my thoughts unwind, and let my inner child/spirit feel her way, my feet know…
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The Extra Full Train
The train was full coming home, not unusual, but when we got on, they announced that the electronic boards with the car numbers were wrong. So everyone had to get out and race to their right car. Chaos! It was…