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 2022-08-08 21:03 UTC by
French la Vie
What story are we living in?
What story are we sharing?
What story are we listening to?
Are we the storyteller?
Or the one who listens?
Or maybe some of us drink it in and process it later? 
A child's handwritten postcard tells her story to her friend Claudie. What story will we... Read the whole entry... »
Yann, his sister Arnelle and his mother.  - Going to Visit Yann’s Mother
- Lorca: Love Poem
- This Healing Water
- Doing What He Loves
- Forever Happy
  "Mommy, why does Kristi call Max Honey? Why doesn't she call him Peanut-Butter?" Sacha asked when he was three. Some of the terms of endearment in French I don't mind: Mon petit Coeur de sucre (my little sugar heart,) mon... Read the whole entry... »
Driving Through
2022-08-05 21:25 UTC by
French la Vie
Driving across France. From one coast to another. From cool weather back to the heat. Fields and fields of sunflowers, wheat, and cows chewing their cud. Glorious rain somewhere along the way. What filled your day? 
Washable pens on a three hour train ride Inspired tattoo artist creates his art.  There is a Path
2022-08-03 21:42 UTC by
French la Vie
There is a path well worn and true. Leading along the Normandy coastline with a history as deep as the sea. Today it is peaceful. 
We are here visiting Yann's family. The never-ending beach goes on for miles. The low tide extends so far out that one has to see it to believe it. They are constantly moving and... Read the whole entry... »
 Unfinished
2022-08-01 20:57 UTC by
French la Vie
is anything ever finished?  Brocante Buddy
2022-07-31 21:15 UTC by
French la Vie
 - Normandy Olivia Meets Her Great Grandmother
- Going to Visit Yann’s Mother
- Fan the Flame!
- This Healing Water
- Doing What He Loves
 
A peek into a brocante shop proved that the prices are better than the brocantes in Provence, Even if nobody wants an armoire!  Fan the Flame!
2022-07-29 20:50 UTC by
French la Vie
 
Great Grandmother is 92 years old, and Great Grandchild is 9 months.  
on the train two little ones in tow when traveling with children one needs a uhaul! diapers, snacks, books, toys, bibs, sippy cups, car seats, a stroller… legos falling between the cracks, water bottles rolling under the seats… a man dare told Gabriel to SHHHH! And Gabriel wasn’t even being loud, though he did sing , “Jingle... Read the whole entry... »
Doing what he loves. Self made. Far from home, plus freelance means determination. Not easy. Especially, during the lulls where questions pop up like weeds. Following passion is rewarding - mixed in with its share of doubt and worry. He is doing it, and I am proud of him. xxxx 
Lorca: Love Poem
2022-07-25 20:04 UTC by
French la Vie
IT’S TRUE
"Ay, the pain it costs me
to love you as I love you!
For love of you, the air, it hurts,
and my heart,
and my hat, they hurt me.
Who would buy it from me,
this ribbon I am holding,
and this sadness of cotton,
white, for making handkerchiefs with?
Ay, the pain it costs me
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This Healing Water
2022-07-24 20:38 UTC by
French la Vie
Thankful for the layers of colors As her waving arms bring me in holding me close as I surrender to her healing power  - willows95988.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451cb9a69e201b7c765d12a970b-pi
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not yet but one day  
The last several I have been back in California I noted that I hadn’t seen butterflies my mother she said that she had noticed that too. As a child chasing them was a given so we’re caterpillars.
I saw one the last time I was home. One.  
“I go to nature to be soothed, healed, and have my senses put in order.” – John Burroughs  
It’s hot very hot… 
All the shutters are shut to keep the heat out. 
We only go out if necessary. Food is necessary. Walking is unbearable, and most French people walk to the market. Without air conditioning and walking, it’s one hot summer. 
Carrying a pretty basket to and from the... Read the whole entry... »
News Flash
2022-07-19 07:06 UTC by
French la Vie
May Your Day…
2022-07-18 06:50 UTC by
French la Vie
(Quote by Brad on Instagram)  Forever Happy
2022-07-17 21:05 UTC by
French la Vie
When I ask him to smile
He overdoes it. or as he says, »It is his American smile. » 
We went on the boat to the next hamlet between Cassis and Marseille. Morgiou. Next time we will leave early so we will have time to stop for a bite to eat. The last time we had dinner there was for our third anniversary -... Read the whole entry... »
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and then again
When I realized the grocery shop would soon close Gabriel decided to crawl? 
6:30 rise and shining
Breakfast, then out to the beach. Sand and salt Balance along the wall to the park. 5000 steps later Nonstop play a cold shower turned into a water fun fest A big creamy lunch with gnocchi ... Read the whole entry... »
a Frenchman in Seattle
Obviously French a stripped shirt a beret needs a baguette, a bottle of wine, cheese. and mustard. Bastille Day,  
Here is a toast, or more a wish, a hope, a prayer, a reflection_ May peace come without violence, Without manipulation, or taking what belongs to others. May we live our lifting each other up with understanding and acceptance. National holidays often come with a painful past. To celebrate one's homeland, may it be to see the errors, seek... Read the whole entry... »
I am passionate about old things and enjoy sharing my experience and connections with others. When you come along on a French la Vie, you will meet like-minded people who create with and collect antiques. We will be inspired by visiting private homes, shops, and studios in the Provençal countryside. Meeting the French in their... Read the whole entry... »
These pages still speak my language.  
Thank you, Denise, for the delicious dessert and recipe from: Laura Calder’s Dinner Chez Moi Cookbook In August our friends Denise and Vlad are coming back to visit! It has been a long time since Covid restrictions... Read the whole entry... »
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Flowers
2022-07-09 21:36 UTC by
French la Vie
Another lucky find! Several floral croquis designs for silk fabrics. This is a sampling of one of the panels. Works of art. Clever, creative, and set aside in a massive folder for me to find a hundred plus years later. What will I leave behind? Will anyone find it? I would hope we would leave paths of love. 
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Your Sacred Heart
2022-07-08 20:38 UTC by
French la Vie
Thank you xxx "Let us, then, be what we are, and speak what we think, and in all things Keep ourselves loyal to truth and the sacred professions of friendship. It is no secret I tell you, nor am I ashamed to declare it: I have liked to be with you, see you, and speak with you always. - Author: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow 
FEELING BETTER
2022-07-07 20:26 UTC by
French la Vie
AT LAST. TODAY, I FELT MYSELF WITHOUT A SINGLE DOUBT. I SLEPT 11 HOURS THAT IS UNBELIEVABLE! ALL CAPS. ALL GOOD NEWS. I went for a walk, a small one, the sun on my face felt soooooo good! Yann is recovering, his only complaint has been tiredness and a sore back. Nevertheless, we are still living in separate parts of the house. Thank you... Read the whole entry... »
This morning after nearly three weeks in bed or very close to it I felt a shift of energy and a spark that maybe this was finally the end of this lung infection. Yesterday, was the last day of two weeks of Treatment and antibiotics. I was cautious. Actually, lectured myself to take it slowly, “Okay, I could do three things, so list... Read the whole entry... »
How Time Flies
2022-07-05 11:36 UTC by
French la Vie
My five little nieces back in 2008 in their dress-up clothes, looking at one another, dreaming of romance in castles, and pretending they were grown-up... I told them I would tie a brick to the top of their heads to keep them pint size. They think I am kidding. Little do they know that if the brick idea worked, I would probably... Read the whole entry... »
Liberty for All
2022-07-04 08:59 UTC by
French la Vie
May our freedom lead us to love freely. no matter the differences Color, faith, gender, nationality, or status. Guiding us toward gratitude, understanding, and acceptance In one another. 
Summer Evening
2022-07-03 18:51 UTC by
French la Vie
The lingering Provençal light glistening waves lapping softly on pebble beaches Muted colors against the limestone coast. The cicadas, the martinet (swift), and the owl singing alongside one another without questioning the time of day »…is it early morning or the end of day, who cares? » The harvested lavender, the hum of the... Read the whole entry... »
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- A Photo Stirs Memories
- Recharged and Ready for the French la Vie
- Watermelon Seeds
 
The language of flowers, do you hear their message? Strong in gentleness, faithful in their offering of beauty, giving without asking why or how. Flowers speak a language without words, yet the message sips into the roots of our being. A flower speaks by showing us how to nurture the soul. 
This Zinnia seems to celebrate its... Read the whole entry... »
To Be Loved
2022-07-01 14:15 UTC by
French la Vie
 
To protect your head wear a helmet: Grab a pair of red boxer shorts pull them down nearly covering your eyes. Next, take a pair of socks, preferably a matching color to your “helmet”slip them on as gloves. Not seen in the above photo, though an important part of the rider’s attire, is to take off the protective chair leg... Read the whole entry... »
 Another Day
2022-06-28 15:04 UTC by
French la Vie
…still here, more or less in the same place. I had no idea that a lung infection could take this long. Little by little, I am feeling better but not 100% myself. Have any of you experienced this before? From your messages, many of you have had asthma or know someone with asthma. I had a blood test and an x-ray. My blood results are promising;...
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Going through a box of photos, I came across this one from the early 80s — my dad, my brothers, and a childhood friend. I sent it in a text to my brothers, and this is what they had to say about the photo: “I remember that day riding motorcycles with those goofballs! On the way up, dad passed all of the other pickups. I remember looking over... Read the whole entry... »
Hello! I am a Franco-American married to a Frenchman and have lived and breathed the French lifestyle and brocantes for over thirty years in Provence. I am passionate about old things and enjoy sharing my experience and connections with others. When you come along on a French la Vie, you will meet like-minded people who create... Read the whole entry... »
- French Love Letters
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- Be the One in the Crowd..,
- Watermelon Seeds
- Recharged and Ready for the French la Vie
 
It has been a rough several days with a lung infection and Asthma. But this morning I feel I have made a turn! I want to get up and get going. But I will be mindful of the week behind me and give myself this day to rest with grace. Even though one of my favorite brocantes is happening as I type. I know I am feeling better when my adrenaline is... Read the whole entry... »
Fifth day. When I woke up the new day felt promising. A happy rush flowed over me. Deception soon followed when I got up or tried to talk. Exhaustion in five minutes - with relief back in bed. Thank you for your prayers, messages, concerns... My posts might just be photos until I have more strength. The flowers above I took last... Read the whole entry... »
Still in Bed
2022-06-23 08:55 UTC by
French la Vie
The wonders of taking a bath, washing one’s hair, then slipping into a freshly pressed night dress. Renewal. But boy did that zap me. Each day is better than the previous day. Thank you for your messages and prayers. Plus, I am sorry to hear that many of you suffer from asthma too. Does it ever go away? Read the whole entry... »
Late Onset Asthma
2022-06-22 17:18 UTC by
French la Vie
Not feeling well. I do not have Covid But severe asthma. Thank you for your messages. I believe I am on the mend. But it will take some time. As some of you know I lost a deep love to asthma... The haunting memories are not far from me. 
Today is the fête du musique in France. Anyone and everyone can make music however and wherever they want. Be it singing from your balcony or an entire symphony in a parking lot.
Every corner, rooftop, and vacant lot is filled with sound. Whether you live in a remote village in the Pyrenees, on a mountain top in the Alpes, or the... Read the whole entry... »
Isn’t this a lovely thought?
Could I think maybe grandchildren?
And people I will love, and that hopefully will love me in return.  Thirty Years Ago
2022-06-19 19:38 UTC by
French la Vie
And Yann’s take - 
Happy 30th Birthday, Sacha!
Sacha, you make my heart swell with love, You amaze me with how wonderful you are, and my arms ache to hug you today! 
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