Ces bottes sont faites pour marcher (These boots are made for…)

Village home in Saint-Chaffrey, Southern French Alps Today's word: la botte : boot : bundle (sticks) : bunch (radishes) Click here to listen to the following sentence in FrenchEh bien, ces bottes sont faites pour marcher et c'est exactement ce qu'elles vont faire. –Nancy SinatraThese boots are made for walking, and that's just what they'll do. A DAY IN A FRENCH … Continue reading Ces bottes sont faites pour marcher (These boots are made for…)

Kristin EspinasseDecember 18, 201837 Comments

Brain, Concerts, neuroplasticity

How to say “a thought” in French and rewiring the brain (neuroplasticity!)

Where is the mind located and do our thoughts really have substance–as scientists have observed? They say our thoughts can control our pain levels and more. I believe this, having used mind over matter while receiving several shots during skin cancer removal. Now if I could only train other parts of my brain–especially the emotional parts. Note: the fur, above, is fake. I'm wearing my daughter's … Continue reading How to say “a thought” in French and rewiring the brain (neuroplasticity!)