Month: December 2013
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Sunday Afternoon Lunch in Cassis: Romano
Provence in December can be a dream come true. Blue skies with no need for a coat. We headed to Cassis for lunch. Happy place. We walked along the port we know so well. Thinking…
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Saturday Art Saves: Sac Sur Measure
Photo and Design Via Célia Granger 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…
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The Beginning of Christmas Sparkle
The Christmas lights in our village float across the main street, along the facade of the church, and around the baker's window. The season of expectation is upon us. Or at least that is how I like to think…
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My Friend Shelley Who Has ALS
(Photo of Shelley taken nearly ten years ago.) For those of you who have been reading my blog for years, you know who Shelley is. For those of you new to my blog: Shelley is a childhood friend who…
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My Beautiful Annie
Many of you have a special place in your heart for my dear friend Annie. Many of you have asked me how is she doing because I haven't written about her in awhile. It is not because I have…
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How to Drink while Working: Verre du Patron
The everyday view in France: The weekly market with the fish monger, the goat cheese stand, the "egg lady" with her brown eggs in a basket, the hourly church bells, the cafe tables with espresso cups and sugar cubes…