Month: January 2025

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Sabots: Clogs, Sabotage & Standing Your Ground in France!

I woke up this morning thinking, “I could really use a clog to illustrate today’s post.” Later, Jackie and I were at the mall when we stumbled into a second-hand shop…and found this sabot. Now that’s serendipitous! TODAY’S WORD: LE SABOT : clog Did you know the word sabotage comes from sabot? The term sabotage is believed to have originated during the Industrial Revolution in … Continue reading Sabots: Clogs, Sabotage & Standing Your Ground in France!

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Inébranlable: Unflappable in French (A Mother-Daughter story)

Jackie and Ricci ordering tea and a Galette des Rois at Le Nageur café on the old port in La Ciotat. For more photos and to stay connected, follow me on Instagram @kristinespinasse TODAY'S WORD: INÉBRANLABLE     : unshakeable, unflappable A DAY IN A FRENCH LIFE by Kristi Espinasse Hej! That's bonjour in Swedish. Twenty-five years ago, before taking the leap into writing, I … Continue reading Inébranlable: Unflappable in French (A Mother-Daughter story)

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Le Collier: Mom receives a symbolic necklace

A story of old friends and the necklace that connects them–and all of us.  TODAY'S WORD: LE COLLIER     : necklace A DAY IN A FRENCH LIFE by Kristi Espinasse When our friends Charles and Martha arrived from Florida, they came bearing gifts: bottles of wine for Jean-Marc, Worcestershire Sauce and giant jars of beurre de cacahuète for the family, and a whimsical necklace … Continue reading Le Collier: Mom receives a symbolic necklace

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Doux Rêves: On Giving & Letting Go

The world feels upside down when posting a giant ice cream cone in France while California faces devastating fires. Today’s story, written before reading the news, is shared with the hope of offering comfort. Life can feel completely out of our control, but we can keep faith and continue giving—however we’re led to give. TODAY’S WORD: Doux rêves     : sweet dreams (noun) The … Continue reading Doux Rêves: On Giving & Letting Go

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