Month: October 2024

Birthdays

Essayer: Celebrating 22 Years with French Word-A-Day: From Trick-or-Treaters to Timeless Tales

"Woman With the Purple Hair in L'isle-sur-la-Sorgue." Her yellow skirt, red-trimmed bag, black tights, and violet highlights–she makes me want to trade my trusty jeans for something electrifying. Indeed, on the eve of the Day of the Dead, this lady is alive! For me, her tenue speaks of creativity, freedom, sweetness, and determination. Notice, also, the jack-o'-lanterns streaming in the sky… Joyeuse Halloween! TODAY'S WORD: … Continue reading Essayer: Celebrating 22 Years with French Word-A-Day: From Trick-or-Treaters to Timeless Tales

Kristin Espinasse34 Comments
Cassis, Writing

Laquelle? Choices, Drama, & Everyday Life in France

Colorful buildings along the port of Cassis. Also, below, in the first six lines below, I am trying a new format for the word of the day. How do you like it? Do you have other suggestions for this weekly journal. Thanks for letting me know in the comments box. TODAY'S WORD: Laquelle, Lequel Pronunciation: [la-kell, le-kell]Meaning: Which one?  Example Sentence:Je ne sais pas laquelle … Continue reading Laquelle? Choices, Drama, & Everyday Life in France

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Dad and Marsha, Family Life

Papa Chéri: Our Father-Daughters’ Reunion at Sea

Bubbles in Barcelona: Enjoy the story of our father-daughters’ Mediterranean reunion in today's entry “Papa Chéri.” TODAY’S WORD: PAPA CHÉRISweet Dad, Darling Dad A DAY IN A FRENCH LIFE by Kristi Espinasse It’s 4:15 a.m., and I’ve just hugged my sister, Heidi, goodbye. She is on her way home to Denver. In another three hours, it will be time to send off our other sister, … Continue reading Papa Chéri: Our Father-Daughters’ Reunion at Sea

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Return from Vacation & Dépaysement

Bonjour les Amis et les Amies! I'm back from a wonderful meet-up with my father and sisters. While this column will resume in one week, I wanted to check in briefly and see how everyone is doing. Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the hurricane in Florida and beyond. Please stay safe. In moments like these, we often feel a mixture of … Continue reading Return from Vacation & Dépaysement

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