So many of you are now reading Diane's inspiring memoir about her time in France. I received my copy a few days ago and by page 16 I had teared up three times. I can deeply relate to Diane's longing for France! In an honest and very modest tone, Diane writes about what it is like to feel that innate pull that is calling you … Continue reading We meet a trio of angels. Did they deliver a message for Jean-Marc?
Joy alert. On the eve of the 1st anniversary of our dog, Breizh's, passing, there was a rainbow on the horizon. More joy alerts in today's story. YOUR AD HERE. Reach 26,000 readers. Place an ad in the French Word-A-Day newsletter. Click here. SABLET HOME – for high quality vacation rentals in the heart of Provence. Click here for pictures. FRANCE & MONACO We offer exclusive … Continue reading Don’t worry be happy & SAIP: the official government alert system to inform populations
Jean-Marc with friends who came to visit, yesterday. That is little Céline and Raphael, and Laurence (wearing the hat. Her father was best friends with Jean-Marc's father.) TODAY'S WORD: retourner sa veste : to change sides (politically, etc), to go over to the other side ECOUTER– Listen to Jean-Marc read the following French words:Download Sound File Changer de camp ou d'opinion par intérêt et … Continue reading Retourner sa veste? Would we be safer in Mexico? State of Emergency in France
I was listening to my car radio, as a French psychiatrist spoke about trauma. He mentioned three groups of victims. The first are those directly affected (physically injured) by the event.The second are those who witnessed the event.The third are those who are aware of the event: you and I. I don't know anyone personally who was in the attack in Nice. A friend of … Continue reading Nice: Words to those who are saddened. Parler. Talk.
Maybe it is because I am a leftie (une gauchère), or because I do things backwards (reading magazines)… but the marketeer in me thinks the back of Diane's book is most enticing! Satisfy your curiosity by viewing the front cover, here. Eight Months in Provence, A Junior Year Abroad 30 Years Late. It is never too late to fulfill a dream. CLICK HERE to order … Continue reading Temoignage + Do you remember finding a Gideons in the hotel dresser? In France?
Michèle-France's Pizza d'Ete. Summer Pizza. TODAY'S WORD: une rondelle : slice Note: rondelle, in this sense, is used for slices of tomato, zucchini, lemon, sausage etc. Careful not to ask for a rondelle de pizza! Instead, ask for une part de pizza. ECOUTEZ – hear Jean-Marc pronounce today's word and read his mother's recipe. First, listen to the soundfile, then check the text (in … Continue reading Rondelle + Recipe everyone’s asking for! My Mother-in-Law’s Summer Pizza!
