Aujourd’hui c’est la fête des mères. The kids are away—Jackie in New York, Max in Spain (for an enterrement de vie de garçon. Can you guess what that is?).
Thank you, Ana, for the thoughtful invitation to lunch, where I was in good company with two other moms (Annie, Ana’s grand-mère, and Catherine, Ana’s mom), two daughters (Ana and her sister Clémentine), and a small pack of adorable dogs.
Before lunch, I was walking to church, in a bubble of mixed emotions, when the sound of someone practicing the guitar slowed my steps, filling me with peace and possibility. The possibility of experiencing the moment through sharpened senses—through artist’s lenses.
I leave you to visualize that moment—a chance encounter involving the gentle strumming of chords, a woman walking by, and birds taking flight. Just enough magic in my morning to want to share it with you on a Sunday.
Bonne fête to all the mothers out there and to those in our hearts.
FRENCH VOCABULARY
la fête des mères = Mother’s Day
un enterrement de vie de garçon = a bachelor party (literally, “burial of the single life”)
la grand-mère = grandmother
le chien = dog
remonter le moral = to lift one’s spirits, cheer someone up
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Notre chere Kristi
Joyeuse fete de Maman!
You are a beautiful example and inspiration,not only to your wonderful children,but to all of us as well!
Thank you,too, for that gorgeous music !
What a fantastic way to start this day!
Blessings always
Arms tight around you all
Love
Natalia. Xo
Happy Mother’s Day Kristi! Beautiful way to begin the day with church, peaceful guitar music and birds!
Blessings to you today!
Eileen
Happy Mother’s Day! I played the guitar music a few times, very peaceful! Have a great rest of your day! xoxo
💝Happy Mother’s DayCarolyneSent from my iPad
Même en quelques lignes, vous êtes très poétique. Vos yeux, les yeux qui voient le monde, votre monde, sont les yeux d’une mère. Je suis une grande fan de vos écrits. Bonne fête des mères !
Wow! you look like Jules daughter more et more…beautiful.
My good friend Kristi,
Yes, mother’s day in France and I wish you a good day (almost gone due to the “decalage horaire”).
Mothers are special people and we must honor them every day.
So, have a good day, I hope that Jean Marc and the children will spoil you today, more than any other day.
And my best wishes for your mother.
Happy mother’s day to both of you.
Jean.
Hi there, wondering if Ana makes and sells the “mugs” ? Would love too purchase a set ! Just a thought. Take care. Kindest of regards, john c
Happy Mothers Day to you Kristi, and your mom Jules also! (and Ricci). I enjoy your weekly words, having taken French for 6 years, 55 years ago! Merci beaucoup!!
How beautiful you are Kristi … inside and out.
Gid bless you in this lovely Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day to you and all the mothers in your life, including Jules.
Having a son who lives in Brooklyn, who’s on his own bachelor party this weekend on Lake Powell, AZ, your post especially resonated with me today! I hope we hear about Jackie’s current situation in New , York soon. Having observed your kids grow up from afar (& with one of my own who’s never taken a linear path…) I’m always curious about where life is taking them!
Happy Mother’s Day to you and your lovely mother, Jules. Ana is a treasure, as are both of you.
Happy Mother’s Day to you and to Jules.
Bravo, wonderful letter
Happy Mothers Day!
Happy Mothers Day
Happy Mothers Day!
Lovely, thank you, Kristi! Gorgeous pic of you with the flowers!!!
Merci!
So pretty! And calming.
Quel
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Beautiful! Kristi, what is your secret for staying so young!!
Kristi you are lovely, looking happy and I am very fond of the peonies in your bouquet. Happy Mothers Day!
You are blessed with a grateful heart, Kristi, and your family is blessed with you! Happy Mother’s Day!
With the new format, I can no longer read the entire message. It is cut off on the right side.
Bonne fête madame
Happy Mother’s Day, dear Kristi. A lovely way to spend your day, and such beautiful flowers! All the best from SW Virginia, on a bright and sunshiney day…xox
Merci. Je retiens toujours quelques points importants de vos publications ! Henri de St Louis.
Happy Mother’s Day! You look beautiful in that photo, flowers in your arms. And besides your lovely day in the conviviality of other moms… what a gift to receive a bit of magic: the flight of birds amidst the soft guitar strumming. Life is beautiful. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Your bouquet is filled with beautiful peonies. Ours are blooming in our garden. Such lovely flowers and perfect for Mother’s Day. Glad to hear you are having a peaceful day.
Hi Kristi and a Happy Mother’s Day to you and Jules. Thank you so much for sharing your life with us in word. After reading a few of your books including your latest, A Year in a French Life, I had to write a brief note just to say thanks. I fell in love with Provence when my family and I visited many years ago. You are so blessed to be able to live there and raise a family. I know life can be hard and the Lord knows the struggles you and Jean Marc have faced. We all have them, but He somehow pulls us through. Continue to trust in Him and please keep sharing. Blessings on you and your family! Merci, John
Happy Mother’s Day! How lovely that Ana invited you over to celebrate with her family. You look glowing and the flowers are beautiful. What a moment to make your day special-taking the time to listen to the music of nature and the guitar. Hope you had a wonderful day.
So glad to have you back on line! I always enjoy your posts. Bonne fete des meres!
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Every time I see you~~you are more beautiful! 💋