My daughter turned 5 when this word journal began. Here she is at eleven… and recently she turned 20.
joyeux, joyeuse (zhwa-yuh, zhwa-yuhz) adjective
: cheerful, merry, joyful
From the Audio archives: Listen to my daughter's message back when this journal turned 6…
A DAY IN A FRENCH LIFE
I have never been good at événementiel, or "event organization". Jean-Marc planned our wedding, each and every detail: he contacted the French priest, ordered the flowers, selected the menu, had the rings engraved, and all but tried on the long white gown & satin-trimmed veil for me.
The "big day" found his blushing bride-to-be tripping over a street grate, late for a very important date! I have been trying to make up for that awkward entrance ever since: by continuing to "réviser" a simple lesson from my husband: relax and enjoy life and, especially, celebrate the milestones!
This week marks the 15th anniversary of this French word journal and I would like to celebrate this joyful event. I've ordered the flowers and selected the menu: a sweet and savory buffet of words. This is where you come in–and not as a clumsy bride–but as the wonderful words buffet!
I'd love to know who you are. Are you the youngest on this list? Or the oldest? Are you a tattoo artist or do you dabble in watercolor? Have you invented something? Do you like frogs legs or are you carrément contre la cuisine des cuisses de grenouilles? Do you have an unusual skill? Are you involved in a charity? Have you written a book and do you want to "buzz it" here? Are you shy? Ever won a prize? Do you have a blog or site and would you like to tell us where to find you on the web?
Help me celebrate this blog milestone. In today's comments write a line or two about you… s'il vous plaît! Meantime, thank you for reading this word journal, and for helping to create a community as we move into our 16th year: one sweet and savoury word at a time.
Allez! Laissez-moi quelques mots et à bientôt! So go on, leave me a few words and see ya later!
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Thank you, June! It is wonderful to see your thoughtful note, along with these encouraging comments from readers. And my Dad will appreciate the way you have noted your city! (He is always curious to know where readers are writing in from 🙂
I’ve been reading your blog since 2007 when my French love and I became a couple. Thank you for sharing your journey into the world of French culture, especially love and family. Your stories have helped me successfully navigate my own Gallic adventure.
I wish you much happiness and joy!
Happy blog anniversary!!
I’ve been reading since 2007 and am so glad we’ve been able to meet a couple of times. As a fellow American in France, I love reading about your struggles and successes, as they are similar to my own.
I love to explore France and photograph it. I can never get enough of this gorgeous country. <3
And my public library has your book. I’m looking forward to reading your story.
BONJOUR! I’ve been reading and loving your story for 9 years!! I live in Lafayette, LA and have a French Boutique and carry both of your books. We, like many of your readers have a heart and home in 2 places…The U.S. and France. Our home is in Bas Normandie, and we have just completed renovations on our dependence, creating 3 incredible apartments that will be used in our “French Touring Endeavor”. Our story and information is available on our website http://www.ChateauStCyr.com. God willing we will be at our home in Normandy from May to October next year, and may decide zoom down to your area and look you up!! Vive La France!!! A bientot,
Wendy Lane <><
BONJOUR Faye!! I also live in Lafayette!! I have BONJOUR on Settlers Trace Blvd. Stop by sometime to say BONJOUR!! You can visit our website http://www.BonjourLafayette@att.net and another you may find interesting…www.ChateauStCyr.com
Au revoir,
Wendy Lane <><
BONJOUR ythibo!! I’m also a Louisianian!! I live in Lafayette and have a French Boutique here…I’d love you to check it out, http://www.BonjourLafayette.com and here’s another you may be interested in, http://www.ChateauStCyr.com . We have a home in France and do tours of Normandy for French Fans. Hope we have the chance to meet one day and share our passion for “All things French”!!
A bientot, (j’espere)
Wendy Lane <><
oops, http://www.BonjourLafayette.com
Moi, je suis un jeune anglais de 74 ans! Comme enfant je visitais la Ftance Beaucoup – a Paris, a Cavalere ma premiete amie vivait dans les Midi-Pyrenees a Bagat-en-Querci. De vous je connais plus . En Somme La France me manque et je me aens glisse dans la boue en Texas, (pardon je manque des accents)
Thank you Kristi and congratulations. Your column has given me the impetus to reconnect with my French family, learn more of the French language and recently visit southern France after a 12 year absence. Exploring Provence in particular was a wonderful experience. I will not wait another 12 years to return!
I am newly retired, and we Love to travel to France! Our French friends live in Draguignan. I’ve been following your blog for 10+ years & love it & have also read some of your charming books. Thank you for taking us along on your life!