Month: June 2014
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Blogging Frustration: Friday the 13th and the Honeymoon
Corey amaro photography Paris place de la Concorde If you saw a 404 Page yesterday when trying to log on to my blog this is why. Typepad went down AGAIN. Typepad the server I use to…
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The Secret Spots, Hidden Places, Off the Beaten Track, Wonders of France?
I am often asked about France. It makes sense, given that I live here and write a blog about it. When I travel to a new place, I like to have a few facts about the place in…
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Under the Jasmine
Late afternoon, two beautiful young men from my past came to visit. When I first lived in France, I met an American woman named Bonnie, she was my saving grace to surviving that first year of feeling utterly lost…
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The Sound of an Enchanting Evening
It has been hot in Provence. Summer weather is upon us. Usually Provencal summers are cool in the morning, warm in the afternoon and cool in the evening. The gorgeous blue Mediterranean, plus the nearby Alps aren't there just to…
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La Vie en Rose
"La Vie en rose" was the signature song of French singer Édith Piaf, written in 1945. "The song's title can be translated as "Life in Rosy Hues" or "Life Through Rose-Colored Glasses" its literal meaning is "Life in Pink". The lyrics of the song…
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French Living: 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…