Category: Living in France
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Normandy
On a beautiful January morning, I walked along the endless beach. The low tide rolled back beyond view, and the salty sea scent filled the air. The malleable sand glistened with the winter sunlight, and as I walked, The…
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Friendships in France
"Image via Christian Schloe, SECRET OF THE ROSE" Elena is in Paris finishing her master's in Museology, or museum studies, which is the study of museums. It explores museums' history, role in society, and activities, including curating, preservation,…
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So What Should We Do?
As most of you know, my family does not eat meat; we are, for the most part, Lacto-ovo-vegetarians and have been before our children were born. Yes, occasionally, we consume fish and wear leather shoes. So we are a hodge-podge of…
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Flowers Never Make Noise
Elena, Sacha's girlfriend, shared with me an encounter that she had recently. While walking from the metro, a man was ahead of her, pulling a portable shopping cart … As a man pulled his portable shopping cart full of flowers…
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Do You See the Painting on the Shield I Found?
The 1700s metal procession shield is a fantastic find; it is a rare item that collectors appreciate like me. These shields are painted with scenes of religious iconography. What makes these shields particularly fascinating is that they were…