Month: June 2012
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A Bit of French History Found at the Brocante
The French Antique Guessing Game started out with a BANG!! The first comment nailed it, guessing correctly with: Kit said, "It was for supporting panes of glass while the glazier was working on the window frame. These days glaziers…
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French Antique Guessing Game
French antique guessing game…how many have I had? The last one took nearly three days before someone guessed it. One of the reasons I enjoy going to the French antique markets and brocantes is for the enjoyable history lessons that…
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A Summer Day in Provence
Summers are unbeatable in France, especially in Provence. The summer days stretch out long into the evening, the boulodrome comes alive with the sound of the petanque balls clashing. The scented air of rosemary, fig, and thyme are grilled with garlic…
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Pipi d’ Ange
Pipi d’ Ange! Angel Pee. Kid you not. Five Euros a glass. Delicious.
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The Day Begins What do you Put On?
Heart on your sleeve. Penny in your shoe. Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket. The day begins what do you put on? What are the first words spoken? Put on your life and wear it…
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An American Living in France
When you are an American living in France, there are a few things that you can be sure of: 1) You will compare your adopted country to your home country. 2) You will miss home, and eventually miss the other when…