“Mauviette”: Getting Old is Not for Sissies

Une abeille, un papillon, et une cigale. A bee, a butterfly, and a cicada. Street decorations above La Rue des Poilus in La Ciotat Summer Reading: You might enjoy the book First French Essais, a collection of earlier episodes from this blog. The "essais" part is a play on words, which is explained in the chapter "Valorisant" about how I came to write this blog. … Continue reading “Mauviette”: Getting Old is Not for Sissies

LE BONHEUR: Mom Shares The Meaning of Happiness

We've had unusual weather, lately, and local businesses have suffered from the lack of customers. But today is a perfect day to head outside. Update: At the time of this posting, it is pouring cats and dogs (il pleut des cordes)!  TODAY'S WORD: Le BONHEUR  : happiness A DAY IN A FRENCH LIFE by Kristi Espinasse Mom and I are lounging in the garden. It’s … Continue reading LE BONHEUR: Mom Shares The Meaning of Happiness

LA PIQURE: A Mystery That is Really Bugging Me

C'est bientôt l'été. It's almost summertime! To stay cool we'll keep these volets closed and the ceiling fans spinning. Now to find a solution for summer pests, following a recent slew of piqûres… Read on, in today's word fest. STRESS-FREE TAX FILING for Expats!If I can do my expat taxes anyone can! I recently completed and filed my US Tax Return & FBAR electronically using … Continue reading LA PIQURE: A Mystery That is Really Bugging Me

La Belle Dormant: Jules Returns Home & A Reason to Be Proud of France!

Mom had a few rides in the ambulance these past few weeks. She loved every one of the drivers! Here she is with Sofiane, who stopped for a magnificent view of the Mediterranean. Merci! EASY EXPAT TAX FILINGHere in France, I just completed and filed my US Tax Return electronically. I highly recommend Expatfile. Give it a try and be done, finally, with your 2023 … Continue reading La Belle Dormant: Jules Returns Home & A Reason to Be Proud of France!