Today is your story. Write on!
Tenir tendrement, bercer
: to cradle
AUDIO FILE: Jean-Marc recorded the example sentence, below, in lively Marseilles. Enjoy! Download MP3 or Wav
En regardant bien cette photo, on dirait que les fèves, les artichauts, et compagnie sont en train de tenir tendrement ma maman. Looking at this photo, you could say the favas, the artichokes, and the rest are cradling my mom.
A DAY IN A FRENCH LIFE… by Kristin Espinasse
Today is "Wordless Wednesday"… except it's Thursday. Please have a look at the photo, above, of my Mom in the garden….and would it be possible for you to write today's story? You know, your interpretation of Mom in the garden, her thoughts at that moment etc. Make up something good and mix in as many French words as you wish!
Mom and I will be anxiously awaiting all of your stories. Just post your words here in the comments box. Mom loves this idea; actually she made most of this post up while I was emptying the dishwasher.
I would like to thank Laurel Zuckerman, author of Sorbonne Confidential. See her Paris Writers News for our talk about publishing and France. I especially had fun with the question Do you have a favorite word in French? Read the intervew here.
Share this post and help spread the French word. Merci beaucoup 🙂
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Je suis enveloppé dans le jardin de ma fille et son mari et du désert de l’Arizona. ou:
Quand je sors de la gloire du désert de l’Arizona je débarque dans le jardin d’Espinasse.
Quel trésor d’avoir votre Moume il dans le jardin et la cuisine.
xxooharriet
Je suis enveloppé dans le jardin de ma fille et son mari et du désert de l’Arizona. ou:
Quand je sors de la gloire du désert de l’Arizona je débarque dans le jardin d’Espinasse.
Quel trésor d’avoir votre Moume il dans le jardin et la cuisine.
xxooharriet
Kristin, your blog and all the beautiful comments just made my day. I love the photo, and can recall that wonderful drowsy feeling when all is well with my world and I can savour a nap outdoors. Enjoy your visit with Mom!
Kristin, your blog and all the beautiful comments just made my day. I love the photo, and can recall that wonderful drowsy feeling when all is well with my world and I can savour a nap outdoors. Enjoy your visit with Mom!
A Jan Hersh, you asked for (very few) corrections …..
Assise au jardin
En fin de jour
Je me souviens
De L’enfance de ma fille
Maintenant tout est parfait
Et je suis contente
Parmi les amis en ce jardin charmant
nadine,
A Jan Hersh, you asked for (very few) corrections …..
Assise au jardin
En fin de jour
Je me souviens
De L’enfance de ma fille
Maintenant tout est parfait
Et je suis contente
Parmi les amis en ce jardin charmant
nadine,
Comme tout est beau, riant, divin …..
C’est une vie de rêve que de vivre en ce paradis
Calme et serein et si vivant !
Dans un moment on pourra déguster ces fèves
ou ces artichauts, mais pour l’instant,
je déguste l’air pur et tranquille, et je somnole.
Un vrai luxe, après ce si long voyage à travers les nuages.
Que la Paix règne sur nous tous !
Comme tout est beau, riant, divin …..
C’est une vie de rêve que de vivre en ce paradis
Calme et serein et si vivant !
Dans un moment on pourra déguster ces fèves
ou ces artichauts, mais pour l’instant,
je déguste l’air pur et tranquille, et je somnole.
Un vrai luxe, après ce si long voyage à travers les nuages.
Que la Paix règne sur nous tous !
She is thinking “How lovely it is to work off my jet lag sitting on a garden chair. How nice it is to see my daughter so happy in her new home, even though it’s a lot of work. Better her than me!”
She is thinking “How lovely it is to work off my jet lag sitting on a garden chair. How nice it is to see my daughter so happy in her new home, even though it’s a lot of work. Better her than me!”
I’m back again in the place I find peace
where the hustle noise of the world seem to cease
At home with my loved ones once more I can rest
As their world seems to hold me, and I truly feel blessed
I soak it all up and store it in my heart
For the time when it ends, and I know we must part
I’ll take it home with me for days when I’m blue
Then I’ll open it up ..and there will be YOU
I’m back again in the place I find peace
where the hustle noise of the world seem to cease
At home with my loved ones once more I can rest
As their world seems to hold me, and I truly feel blessed
I soak it all up and store it in my heart
For the time when it ends, and I know we must part
I’ll take it home with me for days when I’m blue
Then I’ll open it up ..and there will be YOU
@Anne…beautiful!
@Anne…beautiful!
VIEWING YOUR MOM SITTING THERE SERENELY GAVE ME A JOLT. BROUGHT BACK MEMORIES OF MY MOTHER. THE CENTER ON ONES LIFE. CHERISH HER AND KEEP THE MEMORIES LOCKED AWAY. THEY WILL COME FLOODING BACK SOME DAY IN THE FUTURE AND BRING TEARS TO YOUR EYES. LETS HOPE THAT BOTH OF YOU CAN ENJOY MANY YEARS OF SUCH CONTENTMENT.
VIEWING YOUR MOM SITTING THERE SERENELY GAVE ME A JOLT. BROUGHT BACK MEMORIES OF MY MOTHER. THE CENTER ON ONES LIFE. CHERISH HER AND KEEP THE MEMORIES LOCKED AWAY. THEY WILL COME FLOODING BACK SOME DAY IN THE FUTURE AND BRING TEARS TO YOUR EYES. LETS HOPE THAT BOTH OF YOU CAN ENJOY MANY YEARS OF SUCH CONTENTMENT.
Je voudrai voir le belle visage de La Mere Bien Connu, mai la gesture du tete parle un un million des mots…
Je voudrai rester avec ta mere pour l’apres midi un jour et ecouter les bons mots q’elle raconte, je suis sure!!! Je voudrais peintre l’anime de ta mere.
Je voudrai voir le belle visage de La Mere Bien Connu, mai la gesture du tete parle un un million des mots…
Je voudrai rester avec ta mere pour l’apres midi un jour et ecouter les bons mots q’elle raconte, je suis sure!!! Je voudrais peintre l’anime de ta mere.
Inspired by the magnificent Maya Angelou, as well as this photo of Jules.
I am a phenomenal woman.
I know my worth.
I know when to move,
When to get things done,
How to saunter
And dance
And speak my mind.
I know, as well,
How to sit in a chair
As if it were the most sacred act
And marvel at the beauty
of God’s great earth,
And my good fortune.
Inspired by the magnificent Maya Angelou, as well as this photo of Jules.
I am a phenomenal woman.
I know my worth.
I know when to move,
When to get things done,
How to saunter
And dance
And speak my mind.
I know, as well,
How to sit in a chair
As if it were the most sacred act
And marvel at the beauty
of God’s great earth,
And my good fortune.
I love the photo of your mom, and Leslie’s poem! [previous comment]
Nice interview in Paris Writers News, Kristin. I just got back from a France visit. One sweet image from that trip was of a lady squatting down low to push open the mail slot of a home’s front door. She put her face right up to the slot and sang, “Coucou!” A moment later, a tiny, curly-haired girl opened the door.
I love the photo of your mom, and Leslie’s poem! [previous comment]
Nice interview in Paris Writers News, Kristin. I just got back from a France visit. One sweet image from that trip was of a lady squatting down low to push open the mail slot of a home’s front door. She put her face right up to the slot and sang, “Coucou!” A moment later, a tiny, curly-haired girl opened the door.
Kristi, Immediately I brought up the photo of Jules I was immersed in the tranquility of the moment. Thank you for sending it. I can appreciate your joy and the closeness you both feel toward each other, it truly is conveyed by the messages and photos.
merci artiste ami June Gold Coast Qld
Kristi, Immediately I brought up the photo of Jules I was immersed in the tranquility of the moment. Thank you for sending it. I can appreciate your joy and the closeness you both feel toward each other, it truly is conveyed by the messages and photos.
merci artiste ami June Gold Coast Qld
I identified with the comment from Betty W. I, too, have a daughter living so far away in France. It was difficult for her father and I when our youngest bird flew away from the nest, but in doing so, she has opened doors for us. These past six years, we have been blessed with many new and wonderful life experiences and we have treasured every precious moment with our girl. We look forward to many more visits. I look at that lovely photo of your mother, and I can just imagine her thoughts and feelings as she shares special moments with all of you.
I identified with the comment from Betty W. I, too, have a daughter living so far away in France. It was difficult for her father and I when our youngest bird flew away from the nest, but in doing so, she has opened doors for us. These past six years, we have been blessed with many new and wonderful life experiences and we have treasured every precious moment with our girl. We look forward to many more visits. I look at that lovely photo of your mother, and I can just imagine her thoughts and feelings as she shares special moments with all of you.
Dear Kristi, Jules and family,
So happy you’re all together again. I know this message comes late as I’m always behind in my reading but I’m wishing you all the best. Thinking of you always…
Carolyn D.
Dear Kristi, Jules and family,
So happy you’re all together again. I know this message comes late as I’m always behind in my reading but I’m wishing you all the best. Thinking of you always…
Carolyn D.