French la Vie

In France, there’s a quiet little tradition that adds a touch of magic to everyday moments: the first time you experience something in a season—whether it’s spotting your first puppy, tasting your first strawberry, or doing anything for the first time that year—you make a wish. You might say, “This is my first strawberry of the season,” then close your eyes for a brief moment and make a wish. It’s a simple, lovely gesture—part observation, part ritual—that makes you pause and savor the moment just a little more.