Category: Living in France
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Normandy Beaches are Endless
Normandy is where Yann’s mom moved to be closer to her daughter. A seashell’s throw from her new home is the coast with its endless miles of beach. It is absolutely my favorite place to walk. On the beaches in…
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The French Way
Finally, the summer heat has arrived in Provence, driving everyone inside or to the beach or pool. Luckily, our Maison du village (house in the town) has stone walls over three feet thick. Our maison’s wall butts up against the…
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Olympic Flame
The Olympic flame is in the Tuileries Garden by the Louvre in Paris. This evening, I walked to the other side of the river to witness the flame light up the evening sky. It was said to be around 9:30, after…
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Colorful Cup of Cheer
What are your favorite drinks? They do not have to match the cups What flavors do you prefer? Some light-hearted text to read to lighten up the madness going around. I prefer love, faith, hope, courage, and spoonfuls of forgiveness.…
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Housekeeping
Friend: How do you keep your house so clean? Me: By creating an obstacle illusion. Friend: I can see that this is not an obstacle illusion. It is spotless. Me: Seeing is believing, but touching is not. Friend: You must…
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An Empty Nest is All Aflutter
Chelsea left home at 17 to go to University, and Sacha left home to have a gap year right after high school graduation. The house was uncomfortably quiet. The milk carton in the fridge was full, the toilet paper roll was…