Month: January 2013
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The French Flag Waves Blue, White, Red and a whole lot of Love
Driving home from the hospital (where we went to see our friend) this evening, I pulled into our village, drove pass the four hundred year old trees, pass the two stone fountains, down the narrow road lined with houses…
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Who Are the French, and are they Rude?
A few days ago I asked you if you had any amusing questions about the French that you could entertain me with, as I needed a diversion. Well, you really over did yourself! I was diverted. Take Janet's question: "Do…
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Garcon Francais in Pink Calecon (Boy in Pink Boxers)
Betty In Paris from Olive Us on Vimeo. My cousin FrancaBolla (not her real name, though her very real name here on my blog,) sent me this link yesterday as a matter of cheer. Merci! Betty in Paris, it…
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Frenchman with a Pink Espresso Cup
Years ago at a brocante I found a stack of stones slabs, that once were part of a building facade (1800s) in Marseille. I bought as many as I could to have a stone fountain built in our courtyard. It…
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Snow Covered Paris by Chelsea
Photo of snow covered Paris, by Chelsea Just what I needed, Chelsea sent me some of her photos of snow covered Paris. In Provence, it is cold too, though blue skies reigns. Chelsea is coming home tomorrow to soak…
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Saturday Art Saves: Ann Wood
Photo Source Ann Wood Every Saturday I focus on a different artist that I admire. From potters to painters, chefs to collectors, seamstress to songwriters, lifestyle to lovers… anyone who set the paintbrush, pastry brush, hands and heart on fire…