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
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
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!
Read about two inspiring women in today's story. One of them is my Mom, who sends sincere thanks for all the loving messages and prayers you sent her, following the previous post. Merci beaucoup! Read to the end for a full update and picture of Jules. EASY EXPAT TAX FILINGHere in France, I completed and filed my US Tax Return electronically. I highly recommend Expatfile. … Continue reading Bonne Fête: Celebrating Moms Twice!
Missing Grandma Jules at this celebration for Max's 29th birthday in beautiful Cassis. An update on my mom in today's story. From left to right: Jean-Marc, Ana, Jackie (reflected in the mirror) Max, and me. (If this, or any photo in this post is not showing, click on the link or somewhere in the empty square to bring it up. My blog site is experiencing … Continue reading Convoquer: Leap of Faith & Mom goes into the Hospital
Look who's back! Jean-Marc has returned from New Zealand. Today, read about the sweet reunion while learning several new French words and phrases. Photo taken on Tongariro. TODAY’S WORD: " LA BANDEROLE" : banner Are you an expat and need to file your US tax return? I am using Expatfile again this year to complete all tax forms quickly and easily and I highly … Continue reading Banderole & A Warm Welcome Home to Jean-Marc
The garden of wonderments. Apart from the red valerian behind my dog, learn about the latest trouvaille or finding in our garden, and don't miss the colorful expression at the end (the funny French equivalent to "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me"). TODAY'S WORD: la trouvaille : find, discovery, treasure Are you an expat in France … Continue reading Trouvaille: Surprise in the garden & a funny adage for not worrying what others think about you
Mom always said to take a new road each day, which is how I discovered this secret square in La Ciotat. Growing up, Jules also taught me to see things that are not as though they are. More in today’s missive “La Vie en Rose”. Expat in France (or anywhere outside the US) and need to file your taxes?Good news: you have an automatic extension … Continue reading Voir La Vie en Rose: Mom’s Secret to Facing Challenges
The sign reads "change of ownership". Today's story takes place in a town nearby: Ceyreste. FYI: The inhabitants are called "Ceyrestens" for men and "Ceyrestennes" for women. Are you an expat in France (or anywhere outside the US) and need to file your taxes?Good news: you have an automatic extension through June 17. I am using Expatfile again this year to complete mine quickly and … Continue reading Il devait en être ainsi: Meant to be (predestined) in French: A Chance Encounter with some Ceyrestens
"Precious Cargo." Jules, at Mas des Brun vineyard in St Cyr-sur-Mer (That's Jean-Marc in the pink shirt, behind his tractor) TODAY'S WORD: Jamais Deux Sans Trois : bad things come in threes Are you an expat in France (or anywhere outside the US) and need to file your taxes?Good news: you have an automatic extension through June 17. I am using Expatfile again … Continue reading Jamais Deux Sans Trois: Road Rage, A Flat Tire (Bad Things Come in Threes)
