Heartwarming in French: Ana & A Gift for the Birds

Today's story is part wedding anniversary, part birthdays, part peanuts, and part people. You have already read a little about Max's girlfriend, and today you'll learn more about Ana (and why we love her). Are the photos in this newsletter appearing? If not, view all of them here at the blog. TODAY'S WORD: “Qui réchauffe le cœur”  : heartwarming, that which warms the heart A … Continue reading Heartwarming in French: Ana & A Gift for the Birds

Trépidant: French for hectic + Things we can’t control….

The sea and coastline, or littoral, in La Ciotat, France TODAY'S WORD: TRÉPIDANT     : frantic, hectic, chaotic, turbulent    : exciting, thrilling, exhilaratingA DAY IN A FRENCH LIFE by Kristi Espinasse Out on a morning walk with Izzy The Pocket Beagle, my mind jumps from thought to unrelated thought: Does organic milk have growth hormones? Do readers unsubscribe when I write about non-French-related … Continue reading Trépidant: French for hectic + Things we can’t control….

Bonne rentrée: Happy return to work or school (or a new fall season)

Returning to work or to school or real life demands after summer break? France wishes you Bonne rentrée. Some lucky dogs are still in vacation mode, though.  Photo taken in Cannes, where Jackie and I stopped after Villefranche. In the following story from the archives, Jackie is 16 and on her way back to school…. Le temps vole! Be sure to read to the end … Continue reading Bonne rentrée: Happy return to work or school (or a new fall season)