Last week I shared pictures of the most exquisite “junk journal” created just for me by my unbelievably creative friend. So just what is a “junk journal?” “A junk journal is a handmade, often upcycled book or notebook made from a mix of recycled or “found” materials — things you might otherwise throw away, such […]
A beautiful gift crafted just for me! I recently received a very special gift from a thoughtful and creative friend… actually, this was the second time she has created a “junk journal” just for me. She knows of my love of France and the French language. I cannot imagine the time it took her to […]
Oh My Gosh … so many babies!! A dear friend recently said that mon jardin is like an oasis, a paradise for birds … what a compliment!!! She mentioned that I provide food and water, and because of the trees, birds have a place to hide. That was exactly my plan … I’m going to […]
Well, I’m back … again. The last 6 weeks have been like none other for me, mostly in a good way … guests, dinners, apéros, and trying to keep mon jardin going. The heat where I live has been difficult to bear, but with the occasional rain, things are still blooming and for the most […]
France is in the World Cup semi-finals!! Tomorrow afternoon, France will meet Spain in Texas to decide which team will go on to the final match Sunday afternoon, July 19th in New York. I’ll admit it… I’m not much of a professional sports fan… there is something about the money and agression that annoys me. […]
And I’m back! With my spring gardening complete, it was time to reposition the patio cushions and take a short break to enjoy my hard work. I must admit, a few apéros and French treats were involved! As much as I enjoy the greenery and flowers of spring and summer, the heat can really do […]
Let gardening season begin! Although I’m not French, I so enjoy their appreciation of simplicity and elegance that extends to their gardens. I was recently reading an article from a French newspaper (Le Reveil Normand (Orne), 27 May 2026, “Gardening, ally of physical and mental health”) about the benefits of gardening on our health, especially […]
Today, I finished watching the French TV series Mystery of Manon which is currently offered on PBS Passport. Very well done and well acted. With all the twists and turns, it wasn’t until the very last few minutes that I guessed the ending… the mystery was well hidden. Set in a coastal village, north or […]
She loved Paris! … and London too! About a month ago, I posted that one of my French students was making her way to London and Paris. She has returned with some wonderful memories. With her family, she made it to many of the amazing sites, such as the Eiffel Tower, le Musée d’Orsay, l’Opéra, […]
This weekend, I finished watching the recent Masterpiece/PBS TV adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ iconic French novel, The Count of Monte Cristo, which follows Edmond Dantès, a young man falsely accused of treason. Although this tv series is in English, it is set in France, mostly Paris and Marseille. It has been a while since I […]
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