Before he hurried off to work at the wine shop this morning, I missed the chance to have Jean-Marc record his letter. Worse, it did not occur to us to write it in French (so absent-minded during the holidays!). I admit–j'avoue–I had Google translate my husband's message (Tsk! Tsk!). If you see any coquilles (misprints, typos) feel free to point them out in the comments box. Who knows, it could lead to some interesting conversation 🙂 Merci d'avance!
Today's Word: dévoiler
: to unveil
se dévoiler = to show your true colors/what you are made of
Chers amis,
Je voudrais m'excuser de ne pas avoir publié mon chapitre à temps. Je suis en effet assez occupé par mon nouveau projet de boutique de vin et j'ai besoin de temps tranquille pour pouvoir continuer avec notre mémoire.
Jusqu'à présent, ce fut un réel plaisir d'écrire à ce sujet. Non seulement cela m'aide à me souvenir de faits oubliés, mais il dévoile des blessures anciennes et enfouies qui tentent toujours de guérir. À ce stade, je suis sur le point de passer au cœur de l'histoire au Mas des Brun. J'aurai plus de temps pour écrire après Noël et je promets de poster mon prochain chapitre avant la fin de l'année.
Joyeux Noël à tous.
Jean-Marc
Dear Friends,
I would like to apologize for not posting my chapter in time. I am indeed quite busy with my new wine shop project and need quiet time to be able to continue with our memoir.
It has so far been a real pleasure to write about it. Not only it helps me remember forgotten facts but it unveils old and buried wounds still trying to heal. At this point, I am about to switch to the heart of story at Mas des Brun. I will have more time to write after Christmas and promise to post my next chapter before the end of the year.
Merry Christmas to all.
Jean-Marc
Would you like to help support our memoir project? The first 11 chapters have been written and are available to read online. This is phase one of our book, which will continue to be re-edited as the story progresses. To follow along as we write about our vineyard experience, see details here. photo by Suzanne Land.
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Helping Smokey with his note to Santa:
Me: So, Smokey, you say you would like a bone about this big?
Smokey: Yes, please. That'll do!
Find the reindeer (or the dog pretending to be a reindeer?) in this photo.
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je dois écrire: Joyeux Noël à vôtre famille.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and all your family. Hugs, Nancy
Bravo Jean Marc et Bravo Google!
Mes meilleurs vouex pour tous pour les fêtes!
Je suis avec vous dès le debut!
Amitiés,
Claudette
So happy to contribute! I’ve always thought I should having read your blog for years! Now I’m seriously trying to learn French so really love trying to read the French!!
Joyeux Noël!!
Joyeux Noël à toute la famille (vous deux ET les infants et Jules!), et Bonne Nouvelle Année! Dieu vous bénisse en 2020!
Sending warmest wishes of peace and joy to you and yours! 🎄🛐🎄Happy Holidays!!
Merry Christmas Kristi and Jean-Marc and Everyone! I am loving the memoir. Best wishes for a wonderful 2020!
Betty Davis in Atlanta
So nice to see Jean-Marc with Mr. Sac (Is that what it is called?) A most Joyeux Noël et Bonne Nouvelle Année!
Our dear Kristi,
Today’s wonderful post and pictures absolutely wrap themdelves around our hearts.
It would not be Christmas for us without wishing you,Jean Marc,Jackie,Max,Jules,and Smokey Joyeux Noel et Bonne L’Annee!!
You are gifts in our lives!
Love
Natalia. xo
PS We look forward to all future chapters of Lost Gardens!!
Joyeux Noël!
Joyeux Noel et que la Nouvelle Année soit remplie d’amour, de plaisir et de rires.
I so enjoyed reading Jean-Marc’s comments in French. Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas to you dear folks.
Joyeux Noel et Bonne Annee a tous!!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! That satchel … is he never without it? Oh, yes when he leaves it behind. Nice memories of my own with you two.
Joyeux Noël et tout le meilleur pour la nouvelle année!
Gros bisous, Joanne et Paul
Joyeux Noël
Joyeux Noël et Bonne Année à tous 🎄🎉💕
Peace, Kathleen
JOYEUX NOEL A TOUS VOTRE FAMILLE ET BONNE ANNEE
BISOUS AUDREY
Une belle fin d’année à tous, de bons gros voeux chaleureux et sincères pour vous souhaiter réussite, bonheur et une solide santé. Belle et heureuse année 2020 !
NEW GMAIL: suzdunaway1@gmail.com
Merry merry from Paypal and us…Suz, Don and Loulou
Merry Christmas and best wishes for the New Year – 2020!! … greetings to include all of your wonderful family including Smokey!
Joyeux Noel, Bonne Annee, et Meilleurs Voeux a tous de Kankakee, Illinois
Question sur la version francaise: A ce stade????