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French la Vie
One of my favorite trees. Those roots go forth, strong, determine, willing, seeking, supporting… they remind me of friends and family that help me to grow and become. This tree stands tall along the path that I walk. Many have carved their initials on its trunk leaving scars without giving any thought, to its beauty or being. and yet it... Read the whole entry... »
On the first of May, the French give Muguet (Lilly of the Valley) to each other. I love it! French Husband (like 99 percent of France's population) will go out early in the morning, returning with a brin for whoever is home. It is the symbol of giving happiness to one another. The song below is a French classic...
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We live in a small village outside of Marseilles. It is over a thousand years old—yes, over a thousand years old. A section of Roman road... (History) has passed through this village, down our street, in my house, and where I stand. Our house is called a "MAISON DU VILLAGE," which means it is not a castle or a bastide. A Maison du... Read the whole entry... »
We live in a small village outside of Marseilles. It is over a thousand years old—yes, over a thousand years old. A section of Roman road... (History) has passed through this village, down our street, in my house, and where I stand. Our house is called a "MAISON DU VILLAGE," which means it is not a castle or a bastide. A Maison du... Read the whole entry... »
Sixteen Years Ago 2024-04-29 21:27 UTC by
French la Vie
Dad, you are in my heart pocket no matter how many years have passed. Memory: I am eight years old and riding on the gas tank of my Father's motorcycle. We are rounding up the cows for milking. My Dad says he thinks I am ready to ride alone. I take hold of the handlebars. I can feel his confidence in me. He says yes, you are ready and jumps... Read the whole entry... »
Rose Perfume 2024-04-29 21:11 UTC by
French la Vie
Rose petals are love notes from the other side. They have to be as they are so simply beautiful. Pages after pages proclaiming beauty Those delicate petals, speaking without uttering a word. Chocolate cake with Runny Heart and a coop of vanilla ice cream. A direct translation for Molten Chocolate Cake. ___ Repost of Annie and the greens I picked for her. --- My friend Annie makes weed salad. She gathers the weeds in a field. Weeds. She eats them. And tells me, "..they are good for you, high in vitamins." Weeds that I walk on without giving them a thought. Bitter weeds. Weeds with names such as: Salade de Chasseur,... Read the whole entry... »
- French Antique Guessing Game
- Saturday Self Portrait
- Pumpkin Pasta
- If You Could Change One Thing About Your Body?
- Grandmother Amaro's Hug
Walk to the Bakery, We have two nearby I call one of them the Easter Bakery because it opened on Easter a few years back, and the other the Organic Bakery because it is. Preferably, walk to the bakery and buy a freshly baked baguette in the morning when the aroma is... Read the whole entry... »
If I should have a daughter, instead of mom, she’s going to call me Point B, because that way, she knows that no matter what happens, at least she can always find her way to me. And I am going to paint the Solar Systems on the backs of her hands, so she has to learn the entire universe before she can say ‘Oh, I know... Read the whole entry... »
They Arrived 2024-04-24 21:25 UTC by
French la Vie
Safe in Sue's compassionate, generous home. They arrived with smiles. Certainly, after 200 days of fear and courage, they will have the space to unravel the darkness with their faith and the comfort of being cared for. Gently healing. Have You Ever Had… 2024-04-23 21:15 UTC by
French la Vie
Have you ever had food poisoning? Well, I did yesterday. And I can say with an empty bowel I never want that experience to pass through me again. Who knew that one body could hold so much, the pain was so intense I thought it was in a stage of labor. Then I had the chills. Then I slept for hours on end.
Yann lead the group for the day like... Read the whole entry... »
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A collection. A wish list. A Source of inspiration and creativity.
introducing old friends to new friends. Sharing everything I know and love with those who come over to experience Provence in a completely different way and when they leave, they dream to come back and I dream for them to come back too because there’s so much... Read the whole entry... »
- Pumpkin Pasta
- French Antique Guessing Game
- Delicious Decisions: A Wedding in Provence
- Saturday Self Portrait
- If You Could Change One Thing About Your Body?
Spending one week in Provence through the lens of the brocante, shared meals and free time to explore charming villages. In collaborating with Red Shed Tours. A similar experience to the smaller groups I led, equally a lovely time together. When are you coming?
The Cornucopia 2024-04-19 21:29 UTC by
French la Vie
Brocanting builds up an appetite. to soak up the beauty around us, to be part of the goodness at hand, to seek and discover the vastness with ease and harmony one would think we would not be hungry for more. And in many ways, most ways we are not ravenous. We are grateful. Being hungry for beauty enables all that is good. Are we... Read the whole entry... »
Hopefully, next week they will leave Gaza. Mohammed, Malak, and baby Karim will then journey to Cairo. Sue, a blog reader friend has graciously opened her home for them to stay. When they leave Gaza they will carry there baby and memories, they have little else after the destruction of their home.
Mohammed has been ill he has hepatitis... Read the whole entry... »
Often the objects we hold on to are not have the most monetary value instead they hold memory for us they are meaningful to our story; they are the things that speak to us: A tee shirt from my father. My grandmother’s holy water font, my children’s baby teeth. Annie’s beret… The decorative items I have are not precious. They... Read the whole entry... »
The Things We Find 2024-04-15 21:59 UTC by
French la Vie
Sweet Sunday 2024-04-14 19:37 UTC by
French la Vie
Up early and home late. Packed full days. And not an ounce of regret. Memory making and brocante finds to take home. - Pumpkin Pasta
- French Antique Guessing Game
- Saturday Self Portrait
- Homemade Apricot Pie and Crust
- Leaving Gaza
Having a Good Time 2024-04-13 21:54 UTC by
French la Vie
And tomorrow we are at it again xx The “Non Stop Group” that is the nickname for this bunch. Instant friends! Easy going and have thé brocante bug worse than me! We miss you Sandy! Tomorrow is another day wand we cannot wait!
Bev. Your comment about how the sheep know her name … send me your address for a little gift xxx And you all know me well the fourth... Read the whole entry... »
This One 2024-04-12 21:47 UTC by
French la Vie
Striking a Pose
These are some of the portraits we saw today. If you are interested in any of them, let me know, and I will connect you to the antique dealer.
(This one is not for sale.)
This one belongs to a friend.
Which one came home with me?
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French la Vie: Another way to experience France is to join us in antiquing. My friend Nelly, a favorite antique dealer of mine, and Chelsea, the new be. We are on our second day of the French la Vie, and everyone is happy with their brocante finds. I will write more after the week together, but here are some notes and photos for... Read the whole entry... »
The French la Vie spring 2024 kicked off with hugs and readiness. The van was full instantly. I will post photos of our time together over the next few days and send little gifts to some lucky winners. In today's guessing game, do you know what these are? Add a comment. The first one to guess what both pieces are will win a... Read the whole entry... »
Spring and the start of 2024 French la Vie are here! Tomorrow, the first group of the year will be here again. I am so happy to reconnect with them, and I know we will have a fabulous time. It doesn't matter if you come alone or with a group, as is the case with this group. They did not know each other before, and now they are coming... Read the whole entry... »
"On the weekends, when I grow up, I want to be a paleontologist. On Monday, the first day of the week, I want to study the other planets, the moon, the stars, and other things. On those other days, I want to make things like parks and houses, and on the days before the weekend, I want to do races with motorcycles and cars and other... Read the whole entry... »
- Pumpkin Pasta
- Homemade Apricot Pie and Crust
- Leaving Gaza
- French Antique Guessing Game
- Delicious Decisions: A Wedding in Provence
The unforgettable Kristin Lespetites Carabistouilles … You wove magic with your generous, effortless, immense creativity. Endless ideas for every season. A storybook home, where every nook and cranny, held your living touch. I met you at a flea market 32 years ago when I bought a red cafe au lait bowl, and boldly asked if... Read the whole entry... »
40 days of war, I endured harrowing days in northern Gaza as Israeli warplanes bombed the homes of my whole neighborhood, Tragically, my own home was later targeted, leveling it to the ground and claiming the lives of my mother, sister, and brother, while leaving my youngest brother and father injured. Amidst the genocide, internet connections... Read the whole entry... »
Dear Friends, I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation to support our evacuation from Gaza during these difficult and challenging times. Your kindness and compassion are providing my wife, baby, and me with a lifeline during this war. Your support is not only helping us escape the devastating impacts... Read the whole entry... »
2024-04-02 21:37 UTC by
French la Vie
by Sonja Danon, Organiser of the Go Fund Me for the family we helped: An update to our donors: We cannot thank each of you enough for the outpour of support to make this evacuation a reality for Mohamed and his family. Although a ceasefire would enable the many other families in Gaza to be protected from constant bombardment, that is not... Read the whole entry... »
you and I are here in this endless universe together happy healthy safe. what a glorious miracle. long may it be. Easter Sunday 2024-03-31 20:30 UTC by
French la Vie
Even though the children joyfully excitement gathered Easter eggs, and ate chocolate throughout the day, the message of Easter is far greater than that. Love is stronger than death, but we must prove it every single day by our actions, to walk in the path of love, and reject the path of darkness.
- Pumpkin Pasta
- French Antique Guessing Game
- If You Could Change One Thing About Your Body?
- Homemade Apricot Pie and Crust
- Saturday Self Portrait
Thanks to everyone who generously donated to our GoFundMe for Mohammed and his family. They have yet to be out of Gaza, but hopefully, within two weeks, they will be. Thank you for following me and, by doing so, giving me this platform to cast a pebble that brought on ripples and helped a family. Beverly, please let me know... Read the whole entry... »
Bloom! 2024-03-29 22:43 UTC by
French la Vie
The Brocante Bug 2024-03-28 22:59 UTC by
French la Vie
Thé Brocante Bug can bite anyone, and when it does you are under its spell for life. There isn’t a cure. Yann spotted this old Harley. I waited to see if he was drooling. If he was biting at the bit. But alas he hasn’t been bit. Maybe because he tends to my addiction, maybe one per family is enough? Has it bitten... Read the whole entry... »
Leaving Gaza 2024-03-27 19:34 UTC by
French la Vie
As I witness their unwavering faith, courage, and the strength of their hearts, I am filled with a deep sense of awe and reverence. Their resilience in the face of adversity inspires me to keep moving forward and striving for a better tomorrow. Mohammed and his family are on the waiting list to flee Gaza to Egypt, possibly in two to three weeks.... Read the whole entry... »
A Happier Day 2024-03-26 15:32 UTC by
French la Vie
Mohammed lives in Gaza with his wife and 10-month-old baby Karim. When Israel declared Northern Gaza was unsafe for civilians and that an imminent attack would take place, the family discussed what to do: Either abandon everything and head to the south with only that which they could carry or stay in their home. Mohammed's mother thought... Read the whole entry... »
Favorite Violets. The bravest little flower
Dares to bloom before spring announces itself Receives a white winter coat and a heavy tiara of raindrop diamonds, Blooming purple with a note of glee. Here I am, such a graceful little flower reminding me of faithfulness against the... Read the whole entry... »
- Pumpkin Pasta
- If You Could Change One Thing About Your Body?
- French Antique Guessing Game
- Saturday Self Portrait
- Grandmother Amaro's Hug
Holiness 2024-03-23 18:58 UTC by
French la Vie
There are moments in an ordinary day that enter the heart, changing it with each beat. Moments that cannot be explained only felt. Moments when everything becomes crystal clear and, in the next breath, dissolves into a mystery. Many moments in the rhythmic nature of the day; Fleeting, concrete, carving, and uncertain, ... Read the whole entry... »
This Toddler 2024-03-22 16:44 UTC by
French la Vie
Olivia, two years and five months old. Please help us evacuate Sonja's friends, Mohammed, his wife, and their baby son from Gaza to Eygpt - Donate and Enter to Win a Free Stay in Paris. We've raised €14,000 but still need €6,000 more to give them a safe exit. You'll be entered into a raffle for every $50 you donate and/or if you share our GO FUND ME link on your social platform to... Read the whole entry... »
Without the fear of being killed while going to the market for baby formula, and then quickly go back, hoping your home is still standing. Years ago, there was an interview about Mother Theresa in India caring for the dying. In this particular interview, Mother Theresa was feeding a starving baby while reporters pestered her... Read the whole entry... »
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