Le glas sonne dans toutes les églises de France en hommage aux trois victimes de l'attentat dans la basilique de Nice. (-Midi Libre) The death knell is ringing in all the churches of France in homage to the three victims of the attack in the basilica of Nice. (pictured: Catholic church in St. Cyr-sur-Mer) * * * Many of you woke to the news of France's latest, … Continue reading Le glas: The death knell rang today in France
During 10 challenging years at two vineyards (before moving to this peaceful, postage-stamp garden where our wine memoir is underway), I kept a copy of today's mind-centering thoughts in my purse. In uncertain times, such words may be helpful to you, to your family, or to your friends.ONLY FOR TODAY…RIEN QU'AUJOURD'HUIOnly for today, I will seek to live the livelong day positively without wishing to … Continue reading Rien qu’aujourd’hui (Only for Today): A “How To” for difficult times
My brother-in-law leaves us with countless memories of his generosity, big heart, and Tell It Like It Is character. In today's missive, a few French souvenirs, in memory of Doug. Today's Word: inoubliable 1. unforgettable2. never to be forgotten Merci pour ces inoubliables moments en famille, Doug. Thank you for these unforgettable family moments, Doug. Click here to listen to Jean-Marc read the French A DAY … Continue reading They don’t have that in France! In Memory of my brother-in-law
A giant arbre (a Banyan tree?) in the market square of Beaulieu-sur-Mer, near Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat Today's Word: le rivage : shore, bank, coastlineClick to listen to Jean-Marc read the French example sentence: Tu ne traversera jamais l'océan si tu as peur de perdre de vue le rivage.You will never cross the ocean if you are afraid of losing sight of the shore. A DAY … Continue reading Le rivage: Mother-Daughter adventure in Beaulieu-sur-Mer
Years ago I had dinner at a friend's in Bandol and wrote about the musical evening–but never posted the story (it needed work). I found the written draft this morning and reencountered one of the characters from that night: Harry Rabinowitz. Today's column is in memory of the endearing British composer and conductor who was born in South Africa and died in France. Today's French … Continue reading A story lost (but not forgotten): In Memory of Harry Rabinowitz
