Category: Ricci

Birthdays, Ricci

Love, Épanouissement, and Ricci Turns Four

Ricci totally ignores the words "marcher" and "nager" (walk and swim). Her favorite words are English: "cookie," "Grandma," and "Jackie." More about favorites in today's story. Thank you for reading and sharing this post with a dog lover. TODAY’S WORD: l’épanouissement    : blossoming/flourishing; fulfillment Un chien trouve son épanouissement dans les petites joies du quotidien, tout comme nous trouvons le nôtre en partageant ces … Continue reading Love, Épanouissement, and Ricci Turns Four

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Ricci

BUTÉ: A Phantom Pregnancy, A Hysterectomy & A New Job + French word for Stubborn

This blog post narrates the author’s experience with their dog undergoing a hysterectomy. From recognizing unusual behavior to navigating veterinary surprises and post-operative care, the story provides insights into pet health, language nuances, and personal reflections on pet ownership.
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Kindness of strangers, Ricci

S’Enfuir: To Flee in French: Startled or spooked, our new dog ran away in a panic

S'il vous plaît:To ensure delivery of this weekly letter from France, click here to mark your subscription as active. Thank you! Glad to have you aboard! YOU'RE IN! For those who receive my newsletter and have just clicked the verification link–you're in! Your subscription is taken into account as "active". Thank you. TODAY’S WORD: S’ENFUIR  : to flee A DAY IN A FRENCH LIFE by … Continue reading S’Enfuir: To Flee in French: Startled or spooked, our new dog ran away in a panic

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Jules, Ricci

Raffoler: A Great Verb for Something You Love (such as dogs and cookies…)

We are all crazy about our new dog Ricci, who gave us quite a scare recently….Nous raffolons tous de notre nouvelle chienne Ricci, qui nous a récemment donné une sacrée frayeur. TODAY'S WORD: Raffoler de     : to adore, love    : not be able to get enough of something A DAY  IN A FRENCH LIFE by Kristi Espinasse Two weeks ago we nearly … Continue reading Raffoler: A Great Verb for Something You Love (such as dogs and cookies…)

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Ana, Ricci

We have a new dog. Welcome Ricci!

After a long wait, the family welcomes Ricci, a 3-year-old Mini Australian Shepherd from Aveyron. Following a conversation about the breed’s temperament, they traveled five hours to meet Ricci and another dog, Penny. Although Penny was not a fit due to barking concerns, Ricci’s calm demeanor captured their attention. Hesitant at first, they decided to adopt Ricci despite her lack of training and some initial challenges at home. The family is committed to helping her adjust, and love quickly blossoms as they embrace their new pet and navigate the ups and downs of dog ownership together. Continue reading We have a new dog. Welcome Ricci!

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