Madame M. came to my house when I was thirty-four. She did not bring a gift to my newborn baby, nor was she subtle, dare I say rude, as she entered quickly, barely saying hello. Madame M. has lived…

Olivia playing in the misters at the park. Photo via Martin

    The anima mundi or world soul is, according to several systems of thought, an intrinsic connection between all living beings, which relates to the world in much the same way as the soul is connected to the human…

This is a view for my daily walk of my town, which is snuggled at the base of Saint Baumé, the grotto of Mary-Magdalene is at the top of Saint Baumé. About a 30 minute drive up a very twisty…

An unusual beginning of a Provençal summer. Raining.most days  and there for awhile threatening storms. Much needed, a generous blessing to our parched countryside. The garden cheers! Blooms bigger than ever. Grey skies. Colorful garden.