Month: December 2009
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Shelley’s Christmas
The power of blogging. Four years ago when I started to blog I told my childhood friend Shelley (who has A.L.S.) that I had a new discovery for her that she was going to love. Because of her illness Shelley…
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Squeezing Myself under the Stairwell for Christmas
Underneath the stairwell, in the farthest corner beyond arm's reach are the Christmas decorations for our home. If it were as simple as to open the broom closet and go underneath the stairs our nativity and our fake Christmas tree…
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The Flying Machine and Prayers Answered
I tell you when I pray things happen. Well, at least I like to believe that. You see when I prayed for patience- I got new neighbors when I prayed for love- I got France, and when I prayed for…
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French Antique Stocking Stuffers & a Mosquito
French antique stocking stuffers. Small delights that are one of a kind and undeniable sweet to the eye. ________________________________ Last night French Husband announced that he was ready. "Ready for what," I asked, "Christmas?" I poked him, "You're not…
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Parc Bagatelle
Awhile back I wrote on my blog that if ever I were to write a book it would be about Parc Bagatelle. Parc Bagatelle was nestled in a very chic area of Marseille, where mothers wore Prada, toted their newborns…
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Au Petit Bonheur la Chance
The Brocanting Blond Bag-Ladies Bartering on their last day. They have found their Petit Bonheur la Chance. Au Petit Bonheur la Chance 13 Rue Saint-Paul, 75004 Paris 01 42 74 36 38 As for me I have a pocket full…