I found the above photo on my camera…. I do not remember taking it. So whoever did take it I would like to add…
it is that far!
It feels a lifetime a way, and it has been a mere 48 hours ago.
When at home in Willows friends and family asked the usual questions:
Do I miss the States?
I miss my family more. I miss the States, but not as much as I use to. Simply because we have made a home in France. Though with that said… When I close my eyes these days I see the golden rice fields, the open space, the silhouette of the Mendocino mountains, the long grey 162 highway heading home… and my eyes well up instantly.
Do I think I will ever move back?
For years I could not even bare to hear this question, because at that point the answer was no. But now… who knows… anything is possible.
What is the difference between French and American Education?
That is an entire conversation on its own, in which I had many of while home. I hope to add my reflections here, but for now I will say this…. there is a mighty big difference. Though I do not know if one is better than the other as a whole, but there are parts of each that I would like to take and make in to one.
and this year they also asked:
Isn't it hard to have Chelsea and Sacha so far away from home?
Yes. Though I lean on the fact that they are following their dreams, and I am glad they can dream.
Returning home to an empty house compacts the reality…. Whenever I return after staying in the States for awhile it feels odd to be back, this year, this time it feels down right empty. Maybe that is why I ran away with French Husband on his business affair in Toulouse.
We return this evening…
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Laurie and Kiki .…. I would like both of you to create a post for Tongue in Cheek. No hurry, whenever you can do it is fine. Both of you take amazing photos, so please add them to your post too.
Thank you in advance, and to all of you who gave a response…. I might be calling on you as the year unfolds to guest blog on Tongue in Cheek. In the meantime please visit each other, and see what wonders blogging has to offer…
Catalina's magic which whe writes about in her blog.
Malta was one of my favorite places to visit, Liz lives there with her family.
Amy's music (her tapes are incredible!)
Chris's soaps (they are divine!)
Napa valley vs France, wine and lifestyle by Tamra, The Gilded Barn,
If you want to see more about France check out Airelle's France,
Rhonda, wants to swap houses with me… then write about it, or maybe create a swap of art creation, why not Rhonda, her creations are wonderful!
Everton Terrace, has offered three postcards,
My friend Tamara, who has a beautiful baby son, write a lovely blog called Delish
Cheryl's antique shop, Laura 52 Flea, and Tamara's tale about her husband's creation…taxidermy for the Audubon!!
All of you for that matter!! Click on each other's links either here or in the comment sections to enjoy the beauty each has to offer.
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Regarding Annie, my mother, Chelsea, Sacha, French Husband posting… don't hold your breath. I have asked many times and the answer most often is, "Yeah right, no thanks." Though they rarely say no when I ask them if I can post something about them.
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