Category: Eulogy

cats, Eulogy

Sacrée Lili: OneTough Cat With a Tender Role

TODAY’S WORD: sacré(e): (adjective) — sacred, but also used ironically or affectionately as “darn,” “dear,” or even “that rascal of a…” PRONUNCIATION: [sah-cray] EXAMPLE SENTENCE:Sacrée Lili! Elle râlait toujours, mais elle nous faisait sourire.Dear old Lili! She was always grumbling, but she made us smile. NOTE: You’ll often hear the French say sacré followed by someone’s name, like sacré Jean-Marc, as my mother-in-law used to … Continue reading Sacrée Lili: OneTough Cat With a Tender Role

Kristin Espinasse27 Comments
Eulogy, Plants, Smokey

Hommage: Adieu Mr. Farjon “The Plant Whisperer”

Robert Farjon leaving Domaine Rouge-Bleu, where my family once lived. The hollyhocks seem to be hugging his vintage Peugeot bicycle. Find out why plants love this dearly departed Frenchman in the following tribute.  TODAY'S WORD: amour-en-cage     : love in a cage Amour-en-cage is a synonym for Chinese lantern, or physalis. I loved the term the moment Robert Farjon shared it, and today it … Continue reading Hommage: Adieu Mr. Farjon “The Plant Whisperer”

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Eulogy, Readers

Adieu to a beloved Poet + favorite French words, in honor of Herman Meyer

This photo was taken on February 16th, at 3:21 p.m. in Sospel, France. Marveling at the heavenly ceiling and the mysteries beyond, I was unaware of a friend's passing on the very day. ADIEU, HERMI have been carefully collecting a list of interesting French words since the beginning of this month, in hopes of sharing them with you someday. I never imagined I would use … Continue reading Adieu to a beloved Poet + favorite French words, in honor of Herman Meyer

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Eulogy

They don’t have that in France! In Memory of my brother-in-law

My brother-in-law leaves us with countless memories of his generosity, big heart, and Tell It Like It Is character. In today's missive, a few French souvenirs, in memory of Doug. Today's Word: inoubliable 1. unforgettable2. never to be forgotten Merci pour ces inoubliables moments en famille, Doug. Thank you for these unforgettable family moments, Doug. Click here to listen to Jean-Marc read the French A DAY … Continue reading They don’t have that in France! In Memory of my brother-in-law

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Eulogy, mother-in-law

Les dents de bonheur – “Happiness Teeth” are part of this elogy

Dear Reader, The regular edition of French Word-A-Day will return in a few days. Meantime, I've been trying to write a eulogy for my belle-mère without sounding too sentimental, too dramatic, or too poetic–but all of these things, from poesie to sentimentality, evoke the richness of Michele-France's life. This–and her humor, her stubbornness, and that charming gap between her front teeth (the French have a … Continue reading Les dents de bonheur – “Happiness Teeth” are part of this elogy

Kristin Espinasse99 Comments
Cabanon, Cancer, Eulogy, Flower Field, Uncle Rusty

Tristesse: sadness in French. Goodbye Uncle Rusty

Are there seasons in Heaven? A field of French flowers for a favorite Uncle. tristesse (tree-stess) noun, feminine     : sadness A Day in a French Life…by Kristin Espinasse We need to keep this simple today. Simple as sadness. For while love is sometimes a mystery…can sadness be put in the same category? No, sadness is simple… as love should be. Sadness is frank. Sadness … Continue reading Tristesse: sadness in French. Goodbye Uncle Rusty

Kristin Espinasse122 Comments
Eulogy

Celebrating Life: Virtual Flowers for Grandma Audrey

My grandmother is on a journey. I hope there are French bikes in Heaven! le paradis (pah-rah-dee) noun, masculine : paradise : the gallery, the gods le Paradis terrestre = the Garden of Eden le paradis fiscal = tax haven l’oiseau de paradis = bird of paradise aller au / en Paradis = to go to Heaven My Grandma Audrey passed away yesterday. My sister … Continue reading Celebrating Life: Virtual Flowers for Grandma Audrey

Kristin Espinasse314 Comments