Calin: A Hug in French, Family Reunions and My Break in the States

Some friendly characters encountered back in the Southwest, USA. BLOSSOMING IN PROVENCE BOOK REVIEW by PERFECTLY PROVENCE"The book’s chapters weave through the realities of being a mother, wife, and daughter living in an adopted country with different rules, cultural norms and language nuances." Read Carolyne Kauser-Abbott's review of Blossoming in Provence. TODAY'S FRENCH WORD: Un câlin     : a hug Rien ne vaut le … Continue reading Calin: A Hug in French, Family Reunions and My Break in the States

Bonne Année! Dependency and what I gave up

Sunrise here at our vineyard, and a new day. Make that a new year! TODAY'S WORD: la bienveillance      : goodwill, kindness, loving-kindness ECOUTEZ/LISTEN to Jean-Marc read this example sentence Download Bienveillance Développe en toi l'indépendance à tout moment, avec bienveillance, simplicité et modestie. – Marc-AurèleDevelop at every moment in yourself independence, loving-kindness, simplicity and modesty. A DAY IN A FRENCH LIFE "Independence in the … Continue reading Bonne Année! Dependency and what I gave up