An unusual beginning of a Provençal summer. Raining.most days  and there for awhile threatening storms. Much needed, a generous blessing to our parched countryside. The garden cheers! Blooms bigger than ever. Grey skies. Colorful garden.  

Happy Birthday to my loving son Sacha! To the boy who followed his passion into adulthood and made it a career! May all your other dreams come true xxx   Sacha sent me these last two photos after I spoke…

                   This cool vintage motorcycle I saw at the flea market. I thought how my Dad would love it, his laughter of pleasure filled my ear. I could see him bending down to check…

  My mother and I tear up easily. Sad movie  Certain songs  Commercials I could cry on cue, I haven't tried it, but I could. Someone sharing their feelings, Gee, we almost shed tears for anything. One day a woman…

Sunday morning Jasmine infused air Rain reminds me to rest and listen. Memories of the last several weeks with the French la Vie have reminded that I am fortunate to call my passion my job. My nephew Joe and his…